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The red fody, sometimes known as the Madagascar fody, red cardinal fody or common fody, is a small bird native to Madagascar and introduced to various other islands in the Indian Ocean. It is a common bird within its restricted range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Dec 6, 2025. Captured Nov 23, 2025 16:53 in 5F97+WRW, Talatamaty, Madagascar.
  • COOLPIX B700
  • f/6.5
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO400
  • 258mm