Narrow-billed Tody
NameNarrow-billed Tody
Common NameNarrow-billed Tody
Scientific NameTodus angustirostris
FamilyTodidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsBright grass-green upperparts, white underparts, a prominent bright red throat patch, and pinkish-red flanks. It has a pale eye and a long, narrow, flattened bill that is dark above and reddish below.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, rapid 'chip-chip-chip' call, often repeated, and sometimes a 'tody-tody-tody' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, found in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright green upperparts, red throat patch, pink flanks, long, narrow, flattened bill, pale eye
Description
The Narrow-billed Tody is a small, brightly colored bird endemic to Hispaniola, known for its vibrant green plumage and distinctive red throat. It is an active insectivore, often perching quietly before sallying out to catch prey in flight or from foliage.
