The Green Woodpecker

The Natural and Cultural History of Picus viridis

GERARD GORMAN

Written by a leading authority on European woodpeckers. Thoroughly researched with a detailed bibliography of international sources.

Illustrated with many exceptional colour photographs.

All aspects of the life of the Green Woodpecker are covered in great detail in this book. Information on its origins, taxonomy, anatomy, appearance, moult, calls, distribution, conservation status, habitats, movements, breeding, diet and relationships are presented comprehensively and illustrated with superb colour images.

Praise For The Green Woodpecker

A fascinating and compelling biography of one of the most charismatic of all European birds, written by the world expert on woodpeckers.

Stephen Moss, naturalist and author

Such a striking and characterful bird as the green woodpecker fully deserves a book of its own, and Gerard Gorman, an international authority on woodpeckers, does the species proud with this fascinating, informative and highly readable account of its natural history and place in our culture.

Charlie Elder, author of the RSPB's Everyday Guide to British Birds

World woodpecker expert Gerard Gorman has produced yet another beautiful monograph on one of his chosen species. Beautifully illustrated, well written and supported by an extensive reference list this is a great little book and a credit to the author and publisher.

Ken Smith, The Woodpecker Network

A fascinating window into the world of the Green Woodpecker.

David Lindo (The Urban Birder)

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Gerard Gorman is a global authority on the Picidae. He has published numerous papers and six previous books on this fascinating family of birds. For the past 30 years he has travelled the world studying woodpeckers, believing that time in the field is the only way to really get to know them. Gorman lives in Budapest and is a founder member and current leader of the Hungarian Woodpecker Group.

SIZE

PAGES 224pp

SERIES

Pelagic

BIC SUBJECTS

PSVW6, PSAB, WNCB

BISAC SUBJECTS

SCI070040, SCI087000, NAT043000 RIGHTS