Genus Sphyrapicus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Picidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Sphyrapicus is a group of woodpeckers commonly known as sapsuckers.
- Sphyrapicus is a genus of medium-sized woodpeckers that are native to North America.
- The genus Sphyrapicus consists of four species of woodpeckers that are known for their distinctive drumming behavior.
- Woodpeckers of the genus Sphyrapicus are characterized by their bright yellow or red heads and black and white striped backs.
- The genus Sphyrapicus is part of the family Picidae, which includes all woodpeckers, piculets, and wrynecks.