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woodcreeper

/ˈwʊdˌkriː.pər/

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noun

/ˈwʊdˌkriː.pər/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из многочисленных южно- и центральноамериканских птиц, характеризующихся изогнутым клювом и жесткими перьями хвоста, которые лазают и питаются подобно дятлам.

A noun referring to any of numerous South and Central American birds characterized by a curved bill and stiffened tail feathers, which climb and feed in a manner similar to woodpeckers.

  1. A type of birdC1formal

    Any of numerous South and Central American birds with a curved bill and stiffened tail feathers that climb and feed like woodpeckers.

    ruДреволаз

    • The woodcreeper uses its stiff tail feathers to brace against tree trunks.
    • We spotted a woodcreeper climbing up the bark in the Amazon rainforest.
    • Woodcreepers are known for their distinctive curved bills used to catch insects.

    Synonymswoodhewer

Forms
  • woodcreepers plural form
  • woodcreepers' possessive plural form
  • woodcreeper's possessive singular form