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Colaptes

Colaptes

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A group of woodpeckers called flickers found in North and South America
  • noun
  • /koʊˈlæp.tɪs/
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  • The Colaptes genus includes several species of flickers found across North and South America.

Examples

  • The Colaptes genus includes several species of flickers found across North and South America.

  • Scientists observed a Colaptes foraging for ants on the forest floor.

  • Many birdwatchers are excited to spot a member of the Colaptes genus during migration season.

  • The Colaptes is known for its distinctive call.

  • Have you ever seen a Colaptes in the wild?

  • Many birdwatchers are excited to spot a member of the Colaptes genus during migration season.

  • Scientists observed a Colaptes foraging for ants on the forest floor.

Synonyms

genus Colaptes
vsColaptes
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A group of woodpeckers called flickers that live in the Americas

is the same name given without the explicit taxonomic label

Compounds

Colaptes auratus
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A large woodpecker in eastern North America with a red neck and yellow undersides on its wings and tail

Colaptes caper collaris
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A woodpecker from the western United States with red feathers under its wings and tail

genus Colaptes
  • Specialized
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A group of woodpeckers called flickers that live in the Americas

Surface Forms

Colaptes singular
Colapteses plural

Etymology

Colaptes comes from the Greek word kolaptēs, meaning 'pecker'. So the name fits these birds: they are woodpeckers that 'peck' and chip wood to find food and make nests.