fody

[US]/ˈfəʊdi/
[UK]/ˈfoʊdi/

Translation

n.A small passerine bird of the genus Foudia, belonging to the weaver family Ploceidae, found in Africa, Madagascar, and the Indian Ocean islands
Word Forms
Pluralfodies

Phrases & Collocations

red fody

fody bird

fody species

fody plumage

forest fody

male fody

fody nest

fody habitat

spotted fody

fody population

Example Sentences

the royal ontario museum displays a stunning gold fody specimen.

scientists study the fody genus to understand island biogeography.

birdwatchers hope to spot the rare mauritius fody during their trip.

the male forest fody displays bright red plumage during mating season.

conservation efforts increased the population of the endangered fody.

the seychelles fody is a small bird native to the island archipelago.

introduction of predators severely threatened the endemic fody species.

ornithologists distinguish the fody from weaver birds by its bill shape.

the madagascar fody has been introduced to many tropical islands.

researchers observe the nesting habits of the rodrigues fody.

the red fody is often seen in open savanna areas.

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