About the Cuban Tody
The Cuban tody is a bird species in the family Todidae that is restricted to Cuba and the adjacent islands.
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The species is characterized by small size with a length of 11 cm (4.3 in) and weighing 5.9 g (0.21 oz). It has a large head relative to body size, and a thin, flat bill. Similar to other todies, the coloration of the Cuban Tody includes an iridescent green dorsum, pale whitish-grey underparts, and red highlights. This species is distinguished by its pink flanks, red throat, yellow lores, and blue ear-patch. The bill is bicolored: black on the top and red on the bottom.
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Where the Cuban Tody lives
When to see the Cuban Tody
Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Broad-billed TodyTodus subulatusThe broad-billed tody is a small, rotund bird with a short tail, distinctive bright green feathers on its back, head and wings, as well as a plain white breast tinged with yellow.
Jamaican TodyTodus todusThe Jamaican tody is a small, chunky bird that averages about 9 cm (or 4.25") in size.
Puerto Rican TodyTodus mexicanusThe Puerto Rican tody is a small, brightly colored, non-passerine forest bird.
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