Todidae
Todidae is a family of small, brightly colored birds found in the tropical Americas. The family contains a single genus, Todius, and five species. These birds are commonly known as todies. Todies are insectivorous and catch their prey on the wing or by hawking from a perch. They are typically found in humid lowland forests and are often seen near rivers or streams.
The five species of todies are the Puerto Rican tody, the Cuban tody, the Hispaniolan tody, the
Todies are well-adapted to their tropical forest habitats. Their brightly colored plumage may serve as camouflage