This is a personal and well researched account of the European Picidae through the author's lifetime study of these fascinating birds. The book covers all aspects of the natural history of the ten species including evolution, taxonomy, topography, flight patterns and drumming. There are full detailed accounts of each species. Other chapters deal with their country status, forestry, their relationship with man and other fauna, and field observation. Illustrated with ten colour plates and with over 70 original drawings by the prize-winning artist Szabolcs Kokay.
- ISBN13 9781872842059
- Publish Date 1 January 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 29 August 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Bruce Coleman Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English