Colaptes Auratus (Noun)
Meaning
Large flicker of eastern North America with a red neck and yellow undersurface to wings and tail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Northern Flicker, also known by its scientific name Colaptes auratus, is a common sight in urban and rural areas of eastern North America.
- Colaptes auratus is a large woodpecker with distinctive markings, including a red neck and yellow undersurface to its wings and tail.
- In the spring, Colaptes auratus can be heard making its distinctive "wicka" call as it establishes its territory.
- The Colaptes auratus is known for its ground-foraging habits, often searching for ants and beetles on the forest floor.
- Colaptes auratus is a protected species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, making it illegal to harm or kill these birds without a permit.