Green-backed Tody-Flycatcher
Todirostrum viridanum
The Green-backed Tody-Flycatcher is a small, insect-eating bird found in the tropical forests of South America. With its distinctive bright green back and yellow underparts, this species is known for its agile and acrobatic foraging behavior, often seen darting through the foliage to catch flying insects. It has a high-pitched, repetitive call that is often heard in its forest habitat. The Green-backed Tody-Flycatcher is known for its energetic and restless nature, constantly on the move in search of prey. It is an important part of the forest ecosystem, contributing to insect control and pollination.
Habitat: Tropical forests