narrow-billed tody

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Also known as: Todus angustirostris

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The narrow-billed tody (Todus angustirostris) is one of five species of small, vibrantly colored forest birds belonging to the genus Todus. These birds are found in the West Indies and are closely related to kingfishers.12

Key characteristics of todies include:
* Size: Approximately 9 to 12 cm (3.5 to 5 inches) long.1
* Appearance: They have grass-green backs and bright red bibs.1
* Habitat and Nesting: Todies inhabit forests and dig small nest burrows in sandbanks.1
* Diet: They feed on insects, which they catch in mid-air.1

The narrow-billed tody is specifically found only on Hispaniola.1

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The fifth, the narrow-billed tody (T. angustirostris), is found only on Hispaniola. About 9 to 12 cm (3.5 to 5 inches) long, all have grass-green backs and bright red bibs. They dig tiny nest burrows in sandbanks and feed on insects, caught on the wing.
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The fifth, the narrow-billed tody (T. angustirostris), is found only on Hispaniola. About 9 to 12 cm (3.5 to 5 inches) long, all have grass-green backs and bright red bibs. They dig tiny nest burrows in sandbanks and feed on insects, caught on the wing.
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