Comoro Fody
Foudia eminentissima
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Comoros fody (Foudia eminentissima), also known as the red-headed fody, is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in the Comoros. The taxon aldabrana, was previously often considered a subspecies of the Comoros fody. Previously, the forest fody from Madagascar was considered a subspecies of the Comoros fody.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Comoros fody
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
