The Puerto Rican tody (Todus mexicanus), locally known in Spanish as San Pedrito ("little Saint Peter"), is a bird endemic to the main island of Puerto Rico. [2] In 2022, the tody was approved as the official national bird of Puerto Rico by the legislative assembly.

Puerto Rican Tody is the only small species that is primarily bright green in Puerto Rico, other than hummingbirds. Did you know?! Although some birds use a "favorite perch" for foraging and roosting, the tody seems to only use a favorite perch before entering the nest.

Puerto Rican Tody is a common and widespread endemic to Puerto Rico from the coast to the Mountains. Its' habitat are forested areas, including damp forests of hills and mountains, shade coffee plantations and dense thickets in the arid lowlands of the south coast.

Most often first detected by its voice: a loud buzzy “zhip, zhip.” A tiny, brilliant-green resident of wooded habitats. There are no similar species within its range. Typically perches at low to middle levels in the forest and sallies forth to snag insects from the undersides of leaves. When not actively pursuing a meal, sits rather motionless.

The diminutive Puerto Rican Tody (Todus mexicanus) is a tiny 11 cm emerald and yellow insectivore, weighing just 5-6 grams. Locally dubbed “San Pedrito” (Little Saint Peter) or “medio peso” (half-dollar) for its coin-sized body, this noisy rainforest bird is endemic across Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rican tody (Todus mexicanus) is a bird endemic to Puerto Rico. It is locally known in Spanish as "San Pedrito" ("little Saint Peter") and "medio peso" ("half-dollar bird").

4 days ago · The Puerto Rican Tody is a tiny, vibrant bird endemic to Puerto Rico. It is easily recognizable by its bright green upperparts, brilliant red throat, and yellow flanks. Its belly is white, and it has a distinctive long, flat bill with a red underside and black top.

Jul 2, 2024 · The Puerto Rican Tody is a true endemic species, meaning it is found nowhere else in the world. This little bird thrives in a variety of habitats across Puerto Rico, from dense forests to more open woodland areas.

The Puerto Rican tody (Todus mexicanus) is a bird native to the island of Puerto Rico. Despite its scientific name, the Puerto Rican tody is endemic to the island and is locally known as "San Pedrito" ("Little Saint Peter") and "Medio peso" ("half-dollar bird").

Feb 21, 2019 · The Puerto Rican Tody, locally named San Pedrito, is one of the five tody species endemic to the Caribbean. That’s it. They belong to the Caribbean and nowhere else.