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Picidae

Picidae

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A group of birds that includes woodpeckers and other similar birds that peck wood
  • noun
  • /ˈpɪkɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Picidae
  • The Picidae family includes various species of woodpeckers.

Examples

  • The Picidae family includes many woodpecker species that are known for their distinctive tree-drumming.

  • The Picidae exhibit unique behaviors among birds, such as drumming on trees.

  • Researchers study the Picidae to learn about adaptations for pecking wood.

  • There are more than two hundred species in the Picidae family worldwide.

  • Did you know that Picidae are known for their unique pecking behavior?

  • Researchers study the Picidae family to learn about their adaptation to woodpecking.

  • There are over two hundred species in the Picidae, a group famous for their unique foraging techniques.

Surface Forms

Picidae singular
Picidae plural

Etymology

Picidae comes from the Latin picus, which means 'woodpecker', so Picidae is the family name for woodpeckers and their close relatives.