About the Narrow-billed Tody
The narrow-billed tody is a species of bird in the family Todidae. It is one of two Todus species endemic to Hispaniola, a Caribbean island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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All five members of genus Todus are very small, chunky, and short tailed. The narrow-billed tody weighs about 7.5 g (0.26 oz). Its upperparts are bright green, becoming almost emerald around the white eyes. A white malar stripe separates the face from the carmine red chin and throat. The sides of the neck and breast are deep lead gray; the rest of the breast and the belly are white. The flanks are geranium pink to red. The upperside of the wing is bright green and much of the underwing is sulphur yellow. Its maxilla is black and the mandible red, both with darker tips. Voice: A characteristic narrow-billed tody vocalization is "a two note call, described as chip-chee, accented on the second syllable." They also make a short chatter.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in February · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Jamaican TodyTodus todusThe Jamaican tody is a small, chunky bird that averages about 9 cm (or 4.25") in size.
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.
Cuban TodyTodus multicolorThe species is characterized by small size with a length of 11 cm (4.3 in) and weighing 5.9 g (0.21 oz).
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