Woodpeckers of the World by Gerard Gorman
This new book covers all 250 species of woodpeckers. Concise text looks at the biollogy of birds, voice, habitat, status, racial variation and distribution.
A beautiful book* Daily Express *
This is by far the best and most comprehensive set of woodpecker images ever assembled and their overall standard is exceptional. * Rare Bird Alert *
...an attractive, accessible and inviting work. * Into the Woods and Elsewhere *
...this is a great book...the only photographic guide to include all woodpecker species on the planet, and is replete with great photography. * Avian Review *
...a glossy and scholarly labour of love. The photographs, as well as being a joy to behold, bring home what a diverse world we live in. * Scotland Outdoors *
...exhaustively researched and carefully compiled...a really nice reference book to an attractive and often under-rated group of birds. * The Curious Naturalist *
...stunningly illustrated...give[s] the reader an appreciation of the full diversity of this family in a very attractive format. * American Birding Association *
This is by far the best and most comprehensive set of woodpecker images ever assembled and their overall standard is exceptional. * Rare Bird Alert *
...an attractive, accessible and inviting work. * Into the Woods and Elsewhere *
...this is a great book...the only photographic guide to include all woodpecker species on the planet, and is replete with great photography. * Avian Review *
...a glossy and scholarly labour of love. The photographs, as well as being a joy to behold, bring home what a diverse world we live in. * Scotland Outdoors *
...exhaustively researched and carefully compiled...a really nice reference book to an attractive and often under-rated group of birds. * The Curious Naturalist *
...stunningly illustrated...give[s] the reader an appreciation of the full diversity of this family in a very attractive format. * American Birding Association *
Gerard Gorman is a freelance birder and author based in Hungary. He is widely regarded as Eastern Europe's most accomplished birding guide and is the author of several books, including The Birds of Hungary (1996), Woodpeckers of Europe (2004) and Birding in Eastern Europe (2006).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408147153 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408147157 |
| Title | Woodpeckers of the World |
| Author | Gerard Gorman |
| Series | Helm Photographic Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2014-06-19 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |