Mauritius Fody

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iMauritius Fody
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Ploceidae
Genus: Foudia
Species: F. rubra
Binomial name
Foudia rubra
(Gmelin, 1789)

The Mauritius Fody Foudia rubra is a bird endemic to the island of Mauritius. It is classified by BirdLife International as being Critically Endangered, having a current estimated population of less than 250. Threats include loss of habitat and introduced predators.

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  • BirdLife International (2004). Foudia rubra. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is critically endangered and the criteria used

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