campephilus

Thân thiện

A large woodpecker of the genus Campephilus drums on a tree trunk in the forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of large woodpeckers: Campephilus is a genus of birds in the woodpecker family, Picidae. It is known for containing some of the largest woodpecker species, such as the (likely extinct) Ivory-billed Woodpecker.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Campephilus includes some of the most impressive woodpeckers in the world.
  • Ornithologists study Campephilus species to understand their habitat requirements.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific classification: The name is used in binomial nomenclature to classify specific species within this genus.
  • Campephilus principalis is the scientific name for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.

Variants and Related Words

• Picidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.
• Woodpecker (n): The common name for birds in the family Picidae, including those in the genus .

Synonyms

• Genus of woodpeckers: A descriptive synonym indicating its taxonomic rank and family.

Notes on Meaning

This word is a specialized scientific (taxonomic) term. It has a single, precise meaning in the field of ornithology and biology, referring specifically to this genus of birds. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Picidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Campephilus
• genus Campephilus