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Puerto Rican Tody
Todus mexicanus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
8.5 cm
Weight
6.166666666666667 g
Family
Todidae
Order
Coraciiformes
The Puerto Rican Tody (Todus mexicanus) is a bird species in the family Todidae (todies), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.5 cm and a weight of 6.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.5 cm | 3.3 in |
| Weight | 6.166666666666667 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Todidae (Todies) |
| Genus | Todus |
| Species | Todus mexicanus |
Distribution
Puerto Rican Tody has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Puerto Rican Tody endangered?
The Puerto Rican Tody has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Puerto Rican Tody nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
How big is the Puerto Rican Tody?
The Puerto Rican Tody has a wingspan of 8.5 cm, weight of 6.166666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Puerto Rican Tody belong to?
The Puerto Rican Tody (Todus mexicanus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Todidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Todidae family