Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: Short-tailed pheasant
- Scientific name: Todus todus, Jamaican Tody
- Classification: Climbing birds
- Family and genus: Order Coraciiformes, Family Brachycercidae, Genus Brachycercides
Vital signs data
- Body length: 10-11.5 cm
- Weight: 5-7g
- Lifespan: No verification data available.
Significant features
The smallest member of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
Distribution and Habitat
They are distributed on different islands in the West Indies of the Caribbean Sea.
Appearance
It resembles a kingfisher, with a long, straight, and pointed beak, and short, rounded wings. Its back is emerald green, and its throat is red.
Detailed introduction
The short-tailed pheasant, scientifically known as *Todus todus*, and also called Jamaican Tody, feeds on insects and lizards. It catches insects in flight and digs tiny nests in the sand.
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