Broad-billed Tody
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The Broad-billed Tody, Todus subulatus is one of the two species of tody native to the island of Hispaniola. It can be identified by it's small size, stubby beak, ruby-red throat, and green back.
While it's close relative, the Narrow-billed Tody is more prevalent in the higher altitude areas, the Broad-billed Tody prefers lower altitude habitats. To nest, it digs into a river bank, similarly to a kingfisher.
The Broad-billed Tody is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
References
- BirdLife International (2004). [Todus subulatus]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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