Download or read book Woodpeckers written by Hans Winkler and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume covers all of the 198 species of woodpeckers in the world. Each is beautifully illustrated in colour in its various plumages and described vividly and accurately, with complete information on its identifying characteristics, similar species, distribution, migration, habitat, geographical variations, voice, habits, food, and breeding behaviour. References for further research are also included. Woodpeckers is an essential addition to any birder's library.