genus sphyrapicus (Meaning)
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genus sphyrapicus (n)
a genus of Picidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus sphyrapicus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus sphyrapicus Sentence Examples
- The genus Sphyrapicus belongs to the family Picidae, which comprises woodpeckers.
- Sphyrapicus species are characterized by their white rump patches and red throats.
- The red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) is a member of genus Sphyrapicus.
- Sphyrapicus varius, also known as the yellow-bellied sapsucker, is a common North American woodpecker.
- The red-naped sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis) is native to Central and South America.
- Sphyrapicus species feed primarily on tree sap, but also consume insects and fruits.
- They have specialized tongues for extracting sap from trees.
- The genus Sphyrapicus nests in tree cavities and lays white or cream-colored eggs.
- Some species of Sphyrapicus exhibit territorial behavior and defend their feeding grounds.
- The genus Sphyrapicus plays an important ecological role by distributing tree sap and attracting insects to their feeding sites.
FAQs About the word genus sphyrapicus
a genus of Picidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Sphyrapicus belongs to the family Picidae, which comprises woodpeckers.
Sphyrapicus species are characterized by their white rump patches and red throats.
The red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) is a member of genus Sphyrapicus.
Sphyrapicus varius, also known as the yellow-bellied sapsucker, is a common North American woodpecker.
