What is another word for Family Picidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli pˈɪsɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Family Picidae is a term commonly used in ornithology to refer to the group of woodpeckers. Other synonyms for Family Picidae include woodpecker family, picid birds, and piciformes. Within the family, there are over 200 species of birds that are distributed across the world, with some of the most common ones found in North America, Europe, and Asia. Woodpeckers are known for their unique physical features such as their strong bills, zygodactyl feet, and stiff tail feathers. Additionally, they have specialized skills in climbing tree trunks, extracting insects from bark, and making holes in trees for nesting and roosting. Overall, the Family Picidae is a diverse and fascinating group of birds that are essential members of many forest ecosystems.
