Associations to the word «Piciformes»

Wiktionary

PICIFORMES, proper noun. A taxonomic order within the subclass Neognathae   — the woodpeckers, barbets, toucans, jacamars, puffbirds and honeyguides etc.

Dictionary definition

PICIFORMES, noun. Woodpeckers; jacamars; puffbirds; barbets; honey guides; toucans.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley