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Common Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum cinereum

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Illustration of Common Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum)

The Common Tody-Flycatcher is a small, olive-green bird with a distinctive yellow belly and a short tail. It is known for its cheerful, whistled song that can often be heard in its habitat.

Habitat
Found in moist, shrubby areas and forest edges.
Diet
Primarily feeds on insects and small invertebrates.
How common
Common

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