Genus Picus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of Picidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Picus is a type genus of the woodpecker family Picidae, comprising various species of woodpeckers.
- Picus is a genus of medium to large-sized woodpeckers that are widely distributed across the world.
- The genus Picus is known for its distinctive plumage patterns and loud calls, which are characteristic of the Picidae family.
- Woodpeckers belonging to the genus Picus are primarily found in forests and woodlands, where they forage for insects and sap.
- The genus Picus is often considered a key group in the study of woodpecker evolution and systematics within the Picidae family.