noun
acorn woodpecker
A species of woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) known for storing acorns in tree holes.
ドングリキツツキは木に穴をあけてドングリを貯蔵する。
Acorn woodpeckers drill holes in trees to store acorns.
Standard katakana spelling for this bird name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of どんぐり (acorn) and きつつき (woodpecker).