Tody – A tiny, vibrant green bird with a red throat, found in the Caribbean.
The Cuban Tody is a small, gemlike, woodland species that is restricted to Cuba and adjacent islands. It is the most brightly colored member of the family Todidae.
The Jamaican Tody is a tiny, chunky colorful bird that is endemic to Jamaica.
New member: Spotted tody-flycatcher
A small, gemlike, woodland species that is usually found in pairs. The rather large head, long bill, and short tail create a unique profile. Also note its shimmering green upperparts and red throat and sides. No similar species occur within its range. It usually hunts from low-to-middle level perches, sitting nearly still before leaping upwards to snatch prey from twigs and leaves. Vocalizations include a loud “chuk, chuk, chuk, chuk,” uttered at a rate of about seven to ten notes per second, with each burst consisting of one to ten notes; bursts often come in rapid succession.
Puerto Rican Tody (San Pedrito de Puerto Rico/Todus mexicanus) seen in the woods of Sierra Bermeja in Cabo Rojo, PR.
A small, gemlike, woodland species usually found in pairs. Its rather large head, long bill, and short tail create a unique profile. Also note the shimmering green upperparts and red throat. No similar species occur within its range. It usually hunts from low-to-middle level perches, sitting nearly still before leaping upwards to snatch prey. Vocalizations include a scratchy “zheh,” given in series at a rate of about one per second and a brief rapid rattle.
not a great shot - but still a great little bird
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My personal "bird of the trip" was this gorgeous little Jamaican Today - known locally as Robin Redbreast or the Rasta Bird! This chunky, leaf-green endemic species with a red throat and long flattened bill is common and was seen in all types of forest from mangroves to the mountains. This adult, just 9cm (3in) long, was seen in the mountains at Hardware Gap, overlooking Kingston. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to view and comment on my photographs – it is greatly appreciated and encouraging! © Roger Wasley 2015 all rights reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction for any reason is prohibited.
Hylomanes momotula, Tody Motmot. Small bird of shady forest understory in humid tropical lowlands from Mexico to Colombia. Sits quietly, mainly at low to middle levels and occasionally wags its tail slowly. Diet includes insects, spiders and snails. Unlike most other motmots, it has not been seen to eat fruit. It plucks prey from vegetation while flying and also captures butterflies and dragonflies on the wing. Its vocalizations is a gruff-sounding 'kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa...', or hollow 'whoop!' notes.
