Colaptes (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Picidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Colaptes includes about 14 species of woodpeckers, found primarily in North and South America.
- Colaptes woodpeckers can be recognized by their generally large size and brown plumage.
- One notable member of the Colaptes genus is the Northern Flicker, which can be identified by its distinctive red or yellow patch on the back of its head.
- Many Colaptes species exhibit bright yellow or red shafts on their tail feathers.
- In North America, Colaptes species often create cavities in trees that serve as nesting sites for various birds and other animals.