Cuban Tody, a tiny bird, perched on a branch


The Cuban Tody (Todus multicolor) is a bird species in the family Todidae that is restricted to Cuba and adjacent islands. The species is characterized by small size (11 cm ( in), 59 g ( oz)), large head relative to body size, and includes iridescent green dorsum, pale whitish-grey underparts, and red highlights. This species is distinguished by its pink flanks, red throat, yellow lores, and blue The Cuban tody is a year-round resident of portions of Cuba and islands just off the Cuban coast. Analysis of song variation suggests that the Cuban tody is structured into two populations, corresponding to eastern and western Cuba. The tody, like many resident Cuban bird species, is a habitat generalist. It is known to live in dry lowlands, evergreen forests, coastal vegetation, and near streams and rivers. Cuban todies may be difficult to see


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Location: Las Terrazas, Cuba
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Keywords: avian, bird, cuba, cuban, multicolor), todidae, todus, tody