tody
A tiny tody perches on a green branch, its long straight bill pointing toward a small insect.
Noun: 1. A very small insectivorous bird native to the West Indies, characterized by its bright red and green plumage and a long, straight bill. It belongs to the family Todidae.
The word "tody" is a specific ornithological term used to refer to this particular type of bird. It is typically used in singular or plural forms when discussing species, behavior, or habitats. * The tody is known for its vibrant colors and its habit of perching motionless before darting out to catch insects. * Researchers are studying the nesting habits of todies in Jamaica. * We were lucky to spot a tody during our hike through the forest.
- The term is often used in scientific and birdwatching contexts. It can be part of compound names for specific species within the genus, such as the Cuban tody () or the Jamaican tody ().
- Todies (plural): The standard plural form of the noun.
- Todidae (noun): The biological family name to which all tody species belong.
- There is no direct single-word synonym. It can be described generally as a "small West Indian bird" or an "insectivorous bird of the Todidae family."
The word "tody" has no other common meanings in modern English. It refers exclusively to the bird.
A tiny tody perches on a green branch, its long straight bill pointing toward a small insect.
- tiny insectivorous West Indian bird having red-and-green plumage and a long straight bill