adjective
- relating to or resembling birds of the order Piciformes, which includes woodpeckers, toucans, and barbets
Usage: ornithological
Examples
- The piciform birds are characterized by their zygodactyl feet.
- Researchers studied the piciform species in the tropical rainforest.
- The museum’s piciform collection includes several rare woodpecker specimens.
- Piciform adaptations allow these birds to excavate nesting holes in trees.
- The scientist specialized in piciform behavior and ecology.