Campephilus principalis

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A species of woodpecker: Campephilus principalis is the scientific name for a large, distinctive woodpecker species, historically known as the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. It is characterized by its striking black and white plumage and a prominent, pale bill.

Usage Notes
  • This term is a scientific binomial name (genus , species ). It is used in formal, academic, ornithological, and conservation contexts.
  • In general English, the common names "Ivory-billed Woodpecker" or "Ivorybill" are used.
  • The species is considered critically endangered and possibly extinct, so the term is often used in historical or speculative discussions about wildlife.
Examples
  • Scientific/Formal Context:
    • The search for Campephilus principalis has captivated ornithologists for decades.
    • A reported sighting of Campephilus principalis in Arkansas sparked a major scientific expedition.
  • Conservation Context:
    • The presumed extinction of Campephilus principalis is linked to habitat destruction.
    • Protecting old-growth forests is crucial for any potential survival of Campephilus principalis.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in debates about extinction evidence, with phrases like "alleged rediscovery of " or "the status of ."
  • It appears in taxonomic lists and phylogenetic studies discussing the genus .
Variants and Related Words
  • Ivory-billed Woodpecker (n.): The standard English common name.
  • Ivorybill (n.): A shortened, informal common name.
  • Campephilus (n.): The genus name, which includes other large woodpecker species like the Imperial Woodpecker ().
Synonyms
  • Ivory-billed Woodpecker
  • Ivorybill
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • A ghost bird: A poetic or metaphorical term sometimes used for , emphasizing its elusive and potentially extinct status.
    • To many, the Campephilus principalis has become a ghost bird of the southern swamps.
  • Holy Grail of birding: A colloquial phrase used by birdwatchers to describe the extreme rarity and desirability of sighting this species.
    • Spotting a Campephilus principalis is considered the holy grail of birding.
Noun
  1. large black-and-white woodpecker of southern United States and Cuba having an ivory bill; nearly extinct

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