Woodpeckers remain one of the most popular families of birds, and they are certainly one of the more unusual. Their legendary ability to excavate holes in wood is well known, and they are uniquely adapted for living in trees - though a few species have become more adapted to ground-dwelling. The fam[...]
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 review: "The highlights of "Owls of the World" are the stun[...]