This delightful little bird is a Cuban Tody (Todus multicolor) - for once this is a specie where the scientific name needs to explanation!
The Todies are a family of tiny birds found only in the Caribbean. They form a distinct group with a which also includes the kingfishers, bee-eaters and rollers. I think you can see the 'kingfisher energy' in some of these pictures.
It will be no surprise to learn that the Cuban Tody is only found on Cuba - and it was an utter delight every time we saw one.
The species is small in size with a length of 11 cm and weighing 5.9 g (0.21 oz). It has a large head relative to body size, and a thin, flat bill which it use to catch insects, but will also eat fruit and small lizards.
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Hari OM
ReplyDeleteOne cannot help but smile at such a wee gem! YAM xx
What a cute little bird. Last week's egret photos were beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteA very delightful little bird! Thank you so much for the introduction. Aloha to you
ReplyDeleteIncredible colours! A rare treat!
ReplyDeleteThis cuban tody is looking so exotic!
ReplyDeleteA most beautiful little Hummingbird Stewart. Thanks for hositn and leaving comments and I hope you have a great week ahead
ReplyDeleteHello Stewart :=)
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures of this delightful little Cuban Tody..
I have been on a blog break and only started blogging yesterday.
All the best
Sonjia
A beautiful little bird!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a cute little bird! Thanks for sharing him with us who will likely never see one for ourselves.
ReplyDeleteWhat plummage! How gorgoues!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I would have thought it was related to a hummingbird rather than a kingfisher.
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