Piciform Bird (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous nonpasserine insectivorous climbing birds usually having strong bills for boring wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The piciform bird landed on the tree trunk, its strong bill tapping against the bark as it searched for insects.
- The woodpecker is a type of piciform bird that is known for its ability to bore into wood in search of food.
- In the forest, we spotted a piciform bird with vibrant green feathers and a distinctive red crest on its head.
- The piciform bird's chisel-like bill is perfectly adapted for excavating insects from tree bark and wood.
- Piciform birds are often found in woodland environments, where they use their strong bills to extract insects from tree trunks and branches.