The family Todidae belongs to the order Coraciiformes and consists of small, brightly colored birds known as todies, which are endemic to the Caribbean, primarily the islands of Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Todies are recognized for their compact bodies, short wings, long flattened bills, and vivid plumage, often featuring green, red, and yellow hues. They inhabit forested areas and are insectivorous, feeding mainly on insects and small invertebrates, which they catch with quick, darting movements from perches. Todies are also noted for their distinctive, high-pitched calls and for nesting in burrows dug into banks or rotten tree trunks. Despite their limited range, they are important components of their island ecosystems, contributing to insect population control and seed dispersal.