Todus Collection

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Dominican Convent Museum, Old San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico Date: 02/08/2006

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Puerto Rican Tody (Todus mexicanus, with food for young, El Verde Mtns. El Yunque National Forest. Puerto Rico Date: 12/07/2006

Jamaican tody, Todus todus, and banded broadbill, Eurylaimus javanicus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

White-headed marsh tyrant, Arundinicola leucocephala (White-headed tody, Todus leucocephalus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Eared pygmy tyrant, Myiornis auricularis (Great-headed tody, Todus megacephalus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William Jardines

Common tody-flycatcher, Todirostrum cinereum (Black-headed tody, Todus melanocephalus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William

Jamaican tody, Mariana kingfisher and sunflower
Jamaican tody, Todus todus, Mariana kingfisher, Todiramphus albicilla, and sunflower, Tithonia tagetiflora. Tithonie, Todier et Todiramphe

Jamaican tody, Todus todus (Green tody, Todus viridis). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith in Jamaica from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier

Jamaican tody, Todus todus, and white-crested spadebill, Platyrinchus platyrhynchos.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Picture No. 10847869
Puerto Rican Tody (Todus mexicanus) Date:

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The vibrant world of todus birds is a sight to behold. From the Jamaican tody, Todus todus, with its striking green plumage and tiny size, to the banded broadbill showcasing its colorful feathers in Picture No. 10847869, these avian wonders never fail to captivate us. In the lush marshlands, we find the white-headed marsh tyrant, Arundinicola leucocephala ruling over its domain. Its regal appearance and commanding presence make it a true monarch of its habitat. Don't be fooled by their small stature; eared pygmy tyrants, Myiornis auricularis are fierce hunters. With keen eyesight and lightning-fast reflexes, they navigate through dense foliage in search of insects for their next meal. A familiar face among bird enthusiasts is the common tody-flycatcher, Todirostrum cinereum. Its dainty frame belies its energetic nature as it flits from branch to branch in pursuit of flying insects. Jamaican todys steal our hearts with their vibrant colors and playful antics. Whether perched on a sunflower or diving into crystal-clear waters like Mariana kingfishers do so gracefully - they bring joy wherever they go. The white-crested Jamaican todus stands out with its distinctive crest atop its head. This unique feature adds an extra touch of elegance to an already charming species. Sharing similarities with their Jamaican counterparts but found across different regions are black-and-red broadbills (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos). Their contrasting colors make them stand out against any backdrop while displaying remarkable agility during flight. These glimpses into the world birds only scratch the surface of their beauty and diversity. Each species brings something special to our natural tapestry - reminding us that even in the smallest creatures lies great wonderment.