THE GREEN WOODPECKER
The Natural and Cultural History of Picus viridis
Gerard Gorman
miękka okładka
Monografia dzięcioła zielonego na naszym globie. Omawia każdy aspekt jego życia: budowę, identyfikację, komunikację, rozmieszczenie, zachowania, gniazdowanie i więzy rodzicielskie itd.
Tekst jest wzbogacony o kolorowe tablice (w tym pióra), czarno-białe ryciny, sonogramy, mapy oraz wspaniałe kolorowe fotografie. Obszerna literatura w głównych językach.
Gerard Gorman jest wybitnym znawcą i wielbicielem dzięciołowatych z uznanym dorobkiem, m.in. ze znaną pozycją Dzięcioły Europy, monografiami Black Woodpecker, The Wryneck.
This book describes the natural and cultural history of an iconic and unusual woodpecker – a species that nests in tree cavities but which forages mostly on the ground. The Green Woodpecker, known in folk English as the Yaffle, is afforded comprehensive coverage in this work, with information on its origins, taxonomy, anatomy, appearance, moult, calls, distribution, conservation status, habitats, movements, breeding, diet and relationships with other wildlife and humans all presented.
The text is richly illustrated throughout with quality photographs as well as sound spectrograms. Many eye-opening observations of Green Woodpecker behaviour are detailed. This all-encompassing and engaging account has been written for a wide audience, whether professional ornithologist, citizen scientist, amateur birder, woodpecker aficionado and simply someone who wishes to learn more about this curious and remarkable bird.
Table of Contents
About the author
Acknowledgements
Preface
1. Origins and Taxonomy
2. Anatomy and Morphology
3. Description and Identification
4. Moult, Ageing and Sexing
5. Relatives
6. Communication
7. Distribution, Population and Trends
8. Challenges and Conservation
9. Habitats
10. Behaviour
11. Movements and Flight
12. Breeding
13. Cavities
14. Tracks and Signs
15. Foraging and Food
16. Relationships
17. Folklore, Mythology and Symbolism
References
Index
Autor |
Gerard Gorman |
Tytuł |
THE GREEN WOODPECKER - The Natural and Cultural History of Picus viridis |
Objętość |
224 strony |
Okładka |
miękka |
Wymiary |
230x160 mm |
Wydawnictwo |
PELAGIC |
Termin wydania |
2023 (kwiecień) |
Uwagi |
tablice, mapy, fotografie |