The Green Woodpecker

The Natural and Cultural History of Picus viridis

Gerard Gorman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pelagic Publishing

Published:18th Apr '23

£24.99

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The Green Woodpecker cover

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 or simply someone who wishes to learn more about this curious and remarkable bird.

The Green Woodpecker is extensively illustrated with captivating photographs and artwork which support Gorman’s narrative which is always authoritative, entertaining and fast-paced.

-- James Wright, The Wryneck blog

If you want to know what we currently know about this species then this, undoubtedly, is the book for you.

-- Mark Avery, author and environmental campaigner
This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in this species or with woodpeckers in general. -- Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report

This is a well-written book that brings together a wealth of information. Nobody has done more on a European scale to promote woodpecker issues than Gerard Gorman.

-- Keith Betton, British Birds

Written with a blend of scientific rigour and a narrative style, The Green Woodpecker invites both nature enthusiasts and curious minds to embark on a journey that deeps down into the species taxonomy, behaviours and conservation by highlighting the links between the bird and its surroundings.

-- Letizia Campioni, Avocetta

Gerard Gorman is a global authority on woodpeckers and combines the available literature with his knowledge of this species in this beautifully illustrated and well-written monograph. It is a worthy addition to his seven previous books on the Picidae and the latest in the excellent Pelagic Monographs series.

-- Linda Smith * IB

ISBN: 9781784274368

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm

Weight: 575g

224 pages