Madagascar Fody aka Red Cardinal Fody or Common Fody
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The Madagascar Fody Foudia madagascariensis, sometimes known as the Red Cardinal Fody or Common Fody is a small bird native to Madagascar where it is common. In its native habitat this species is regarded a pest to rice cultivation. This bird has also been introduced to other areas of the Indian Ocean, included the Amirantes, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Réunion and is also found on the island of Saint Helena - located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
It is a common bird found in forest clearings, grasslands and cultivated areas.
Description:
The Madagascar Fody averages 5 inches in length and weighs 14-19 grams.
Male
Bright red plumage with black markings around each eye. Its wings and tail are olive-brown.
Female:
Upper body is olive-brown with a greyish-brown underbody.
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