Jamaican Tody
Todus todus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Todidae
About
The Jamaican tody is a species of bird in the genus Todus endemic to Jamaica. Local names for the Jamaican tody include rasta bird, robin and robin redbreast.
Fun Fact
The Jamaican Tody has one of the highest metabolic rates of any bird and must eat more than its own body weight in insects every day to survive.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found most commonly in forested areas, occurring in second-growth, untouched habitats, including mesic limestone forests, arid limestone forests, montane forest, shaded coffee plantations and even mangroves.
Diet
Feed on insects and the larvae of insects but will occasionally eat fruit as well.
Lifespan
10 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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