Mauritius fody
| Mauritius fody | |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Female both on Île aux Aigrettes | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Ploceidae |
| Genus: | Foudia |
| Species: | F. rubra |
| Binomial name | |
| Foudia rubra (Gmelin, JF, 1789) | |
The Mauritius fody (Foudia rubra) is a rare species of bird in the weaver family. It is endemic to the island of Mauritius. It is classified by BirdLife International as being endangered. It is also on the United States' Endangered Species List with an endangered status.