Piculet (Noun)
Meaning
Small woodpeckers of South America and Africa and East Indies having soft rounded tail feathers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The piculet is a tiny woodpecker with a rounded tail and soft feathers that is found in the tropical forests of South America.
- In the woodlands of Africa, the piculet can be seen flitting between trees in search of insects to eat.
- Piculets are small woodpeckers that are characterized by their soft, rounded tail feathers and small size.
- The male piculet has a distinctive red crown on its head, which distinguishes it from the female.
- Piculets are often seen in pairs, working together to build a nest in a tree trunk or branch.