"Picus" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... has two toes in front and two behind, pointed tail feathers, a long pointed tongue, and the same general form of body, the same manner of flight, colouring and voice. It was classed, until recently, in the same genus— Picus—with all other woodpeckers, but now has been ranked as a distinct genus amongst the Picidae. It differs from the typical Picus only in the beak, not being quite so strong, and in the upper mandible being slightly arched. ...
— The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume II • Francis Darwin
... beautiful lake. 13. When everything was all ready they started off. 14. He was a boy of eighteen years old. 15. If the ground is uneven they just level it off with a shovel. 16. Once the two twins were shipwrecked while on a sailing voyage. 17. The purple bird was once a royal king named Picus. 18. A large search-light will show a sail at a distance of three or four miles away. 19. Each of the provinces was ruled over by a duke. 20. When he returned he entered into the printing business. 21. He had a good chance to shift ...
— Practical Exercises in English • Huber Gray Buehler |
