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redheaded woodpecker

redheaded woodpecker

6.0
A medium-sized North American bird that pecks tree trunks, with black and white feathers and a bright red head
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛdˌhɛdɪd ˈwʊdˌpɛkər/
  • US
translation icon : pájaro carpintero de cabeza roja
  • The redheaded woodpecker is known for its bold coloring and loud calls.

Examples

  • We spotted a redheaded woodpecker perched on the edge of the forest.

  • Local birdwatchers often record sightings of the redheaded woodpecker during the spring migration.

  • The redheaded woodpecker is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Have you ever seen a redheaded woodpecker in the wild?

  • Local birdwatchers often record sightings of the redheaded woodpecker during the spring migration.

  • The redheaded woodpecker is known for its bold coloring and loud calls.

  • We spotted a redheaded woodpecker perched on the edge of the forest.

Synonyms

Melanerpes erythrocephalus
vsredheaded woodpecker
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American woodpecker with black and white feathers and a bright red head

is a descriptive phrase that highlights the bird's size and red crown
redhead
vsredheaded woodpecker
  • US
9.6

A North American woodpecker with black-and-white body and a red head and neck

is the fuller descriptive name mentioning medium size and bright red crown

Surface Forms

redheaded woodpecker singular
redheaded woodpeckers plural

Morphology

redheaded + woodpecker

The meaning is directly compositional: 'redheaded' indicates having a red head and 'woodpecker' names the bird, so the phrase denotes a woodpecker with a red head. This color + noun pattern is a straightforward, cross-linguistic descriptive construction that a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily understand.

Etymology

Redheaded woodpecker is a name that gives a clear image: a woodpecker, a bird that pecks wood, with a bright red head, so the name means 'a woodpecker with a red head'.