1. having a nape; used in combination to describe the back of the neck (as in 'red-naped' or 'white-naped').
Usage: typically used in ornithology or zoology to describe animal coloring or features; usually appears as a compound adjective

Examples

• The red-naped sapsucker is a woodpecker found in western North America.
• Birdwatchers identified the white-naped crane by its distinctive markings.
• The golden-naped weaver builds elaborate nests in African savannas.
• The species is characterized by its black-naped appearance.