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Cuban Tody, Soplillar, Zapata Swamp, Cuba, February 2005 - click on image for a larger view
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Cuban Tody, Soplillar, Zapata Swamp, Cuba, February 2005 - click on image for a larger view
Cuban Tody (Todus multicolor)
Cuban Tody
(Todus multicolor)
Cuba
February 2005
The Cuban Tody is
endemic to Cuba
and is thought to be the oldest surviving member of the Tody family which is confined to the Greater Antilles and comprises 5 species. It is found in a variety of habitats mainly forest and woodland where it feeds on caterpillars, insects and spiders.
It is bright green above and pale grey below and has a bright red throat patch which bristles out when it is making its hard, chattering call. Its eyes are blue and there is a blue patch on the side of the neck as well as some blue on the shoulder of the wing. The flanks are pink. |
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