Sphyrapicus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Picidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sphyrapicus genus includes four species of woodpeckers that are native to North America.
- Sphyrapicus consists mainly of medium-sized woodpeckers with striking red caps on their heads.
- Woodpeckers of the sphyrapicus genus, as cavity excavators, have specific adaptations for that purpose.
- The sphyrapicus genus is known for its key representatives including the Red-breasted, Red-naped, Williamson's, and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers.
- Sphyrapicus woodpeckers are generally migratory and primarily feed on sap from trees.