RED FODY

• Origin: Endemic to Madagascar.
• Habitat: Mainly lives in open areas, gardens, and rice paddies.
• Physical Characteristics: Small bird with bright red plumage in males and duller colors in females.
• Lifespan: About 5 to 8 years.
• Reproduction: Lays eggs in nests woven from grass and twigs, incubated by the female for about 12 days.
• Interesting Fact: The red fody is famous for its complex nest-building behavior, often used to attract females.

ABILITY

Authentic

CLASSIFICATION

Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN).