Picumnus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Picidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Picumnus genus of woodpeckers consists of over 30 species, including the Speckled Piculet and the Ochraceous Piculet.
- The Ochraceous Piculet is a species of bird in the genus Picumnus that is found in the subtropical and tropical forests of Central and South America.
- Picumnus cirratus is a species of woodpecker that also goes by the name of white-bellied piculet.
- Many species of Picumnus are so small, such as the Speckled Piculet, that they are sometimes referred to as "barbet-like" in appearance.
- In birding circles, spotting a Picumnus woodpecker, such as the Chestnut Piculet, is considered a thrilling experience.