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The definitive guide to all 239 species of woodpecker. This book follows closely the successful field guide format of Owls of the World , published by Firefly Books Ltd. and praised by Science Books and Film (among others) in a starred "The highlights of Owls of the World are the stunning photographs used to illustrate each species as well as the introductory section... a valued addition as a reference for bird enthusiasts and libraries." Booklist praised Owls of the World for its "good value and quality for the price," and Choice remarked that it "should become a standard reference" on the species. Woodpeckers of the World is the first definitive guide to all 239 species of woodpecker. Beautiful color photographs of male, female and juvenile woodpeckers taken in their natural habitat reveal the birds' coloring, markings, and sexual dimorphism. Detailed text looks at general woodpecker biology, followed by 239 detailed species accounts. Identification notes are followed by brief entries on food, voice, drumming, habitat, status, distribution, geographic variation and confusion species. Each entry features at least two, usually three, high-quality photographs showing an adult male,

Author

Gorman, Gerard, author

Publisher

Richmond Hill, Ontario: Firefly Books

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781770853096

Subjects

Science, Stem

Updated

2026-03-24