Piciformes (Noun)
Meaning
Woodpeckers; jacamars; puffbirds; barbets; honey guides; toucans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Piciformes includes a variety of attractive and diverse bird species, such as toucans and woodpeckers.
- Many birds in the Piciformes order are known to occupy regions with tropical and subtropical climate zones.
- Piciformes consist of several distinct groups including honeyguides and barbets.
- Members of the Piciformes, such as jacamars and puffbirds, are generally insectivorous.
- The brightly colored toucans in the Piciformes order are well-known for their oversized bills which are highly specialized.