Woodpecker (noun)

A bird with a strong, sharp beak and a long tongue, which it uses to drill into trees to find insects to eat.

Origin:

Derived from the words 'wood' + 'pecker'.

Examples:

1. The loud drumming sound made by the male woodpecker is a characteristic of the forest.
2. Woodpeckers are known for their distinctive head-banging behavior when searching for food.
3. The bird feeder was a popular spot for the colorful and curious woodpeckers.
4. The endangered species of the ivory-billed woodpecker is the largest of all woodpeckers.
5. The woodpecker's chisel-like beak and strong neck muscles make it well adapted for foraging for food in trees.