What is another word for green woodpecker?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈiːn wˈʊdpɛkə] (IPA) 
The Green Woodpecker is a bird species with beautiful plumage that has vibrant shades of green, yellow and black. There are many other names used to refer to this bird, including the European Green Woodpecker, Picus viridis, and yaffle. The term "Green Woodpecker" is used because this bird feeds on ants, which are most commonly found in green patches of lawns. Other synonyms for this bird species include Wood-hewer, Hew-hole, Hickwall, High-hole, Rainbird, Woodwall, Hewhole, and yaffling. Regardless of the name, the Green Woodpecker remains a fascinating bird species with unique characteristics and a vital role in the ecosystem.
