Todies - Todiers

The todies are five very similar species that occur only in the Greater Antilles: Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and some smaller adjacent islands.  All are approximately four inches long, with large heads, round bodies, long bills, short tails and puffy plumage.  Their upperparts are brilliant green, underparts whitish, some with yellow or rosy flanks, and all species have ruby-red throats. 

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Cuban todies unlike other birds are more tame than wild acting when in front of people. They bob their heads, look right at the person and then freeze in a place in front of the person.