ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷- noun
: a common woodpecker ( Colaptes auratus ) of eastern No. America conspicuous from its large size and bright symmetrical markings among which are a black crescent on the breast, red nape, white rump, and yellow shafts to the tail and wing feathers — called also yellowhammer