About the Broad-billed Tody
The broad-billed tody is a species of bird in the family Todidae, and one of two Todus species found on Hispaniola, along with the narrow-billed tody. They are small insectivorous birds, characterized by their bright green feathers, pink flanks and red throats.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Todies (Todidae) |
| Species | Todus subulatus |
| Species Codes | brbtod1, BBTO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Broad-billed Tody belong to?
The Broad-billed Tody (Todus subulatus) belongs to the Todies family (Todidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Broad-billed Tody?
The broad-billed tody is a species of bird in the family Todidae, and one of two Todus species found on Hispaniola, along with the narrow-billed tody. They are small insectivorous birds, characterized by their bright green feathers, pink flanks and red throats....
Where can I report a Broad-billed Tody sighting?
You can log sightings of Broad-billed Tody on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brbtod1, or on iNaturalist.
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