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Forest fody

Forest fody

Species of bird

The forest fody (Foudia omissa) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

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Range and habitat

The forest fody ranges across eastern Madagascar from the northern to the southern ends of the island. There are a few outlier populations in the southwest of the island, including on the Isalo and Analavelona massifs.[1]

Its natural habitat is lowland rainforest and humid and subhumid montane forests up to 2,000 meters elevation.[1]

Conservation

The species has a large range, and is considered fairly common across it. The population of the species is decreasing, principally from habitat loss. Its conservation status is assessed as least concern.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    BirdLife International (2018). "Foudia omissa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22719144A131990768. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22719144A131990768.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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