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Piciformes

Piciformes

9.9
A group of birds that includes woodpeckers and toucans
  • noun
  • /ˈpɪkɪˌfɔrmiːz/
  • Specialized
: Piciformes
  • The order Piciformes includes birds such as woodpeckers and toucans, which are often found in tropical forests.

Examples

  • The order Piciformes includes a diverse range of birds such as woodpeckers and toucans.

  • The Piciformes order includes various species of woodpeckers.

  • Scientists study the evolutionary relationships within Piciformes to better understand bird diversity.

  • Toucans, known for their large colorful bills, are members of the Piciformes.

  • Did you know that Piciformes are known for their unique beaks?

  • Birdwatchers are fascinated by the colorful members of the Piciformes order, particularly toucans and jacamars.

  • Research on the Piciformes has revealed intriguing facts about their nesting habits among various species.

Synonyms

order Piciformes
vsPiciformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related birds like woodpeckers and toucans

has identical meaning but is written without the rank word before the name

Compounds

order Piciformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related birds like woodpeckers and toucans

Surface Forms

Piciformes singular
Piciformes plural

Etymology

Piciformes comes from the Latin picus meaning 'woodpecker' and the ending -formes (like the English form) meaning 'shape' or 'form'. So Piciformes are birds that are 'woodpecker-like', which is why this order includes woodpeckers, toucans and other similar birds.