This comprehensive volume covers all of the 198 species of woodpeckers in the world. Each is beautifully illustrated in colour in its various plumages and described vividly and accurately, with complete information on its identifying characteristics, similar species, distribution, migration, habitat, geographical variations, voice, habits, food, and breeding behaviour. References for further research are also included. Woodpeckers is an essential addition to any birder's library.
Autorentext
Hans Winkler is the co-author of Woodpeckers.
Inhalt
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Style and Layout of the Book
Relationships and Taxonomy
Distribution
Morphology and Mechanics
Plumage and Moult
Food and Foraging
Ecological Sexual Dimorphism
Habitat
Behaviour
Reproduction and Sociality
Woodpeckers and Man
Species Accounts (167-393)
Bibliography
Index of Scientific and English Names