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MAURITIUS FODY (Foudia rubra)
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Description: With its dark body and bright red head and neck, the Mauritius fody is a striking bird. It is extremely rare and only occurs in the native forest of Mauritius. The population underwent a rapid decline in the past few decades and is currently very small. The main threats to this species include the destruction of native forest and nest predation.

IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
USFWS Status: Endangered
Major Threats: Destruction of native forest and nest predation
Habitat: Native scrub and forest habitat
Location: Mauritius
Diet: Mainly insects; also fruit and nectar

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