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RSPB Spotlight: Woodpeckers

Door Gerard Gorman

Categorie
Algemeen Vogels
Boeknummer
#233654
Titel
RSPB Spotlight: Woodpeckers
Auteur
Gorman, Gerard
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
London, Bloomsbury
Jaar van uitgave
2018
ISBN10
1472951182
ISBN13
9781472951182
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting

Woodpeckers are fascinating birds, filling our forests with their unmistakable drumming, and capturing our imaginations with their incredible ability to drill holes in trees and their bright, colourful plumage. Three species of woodpecker are resident in the UK: the Green Woodpecker, often seen on lawns and in fields; the Great Spotted Woodpecker, a frequent visitor at garden bird-feeders; and the tiny Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, sadly now in decline. The Wryneck - which twists its neck like a snake' when threatened - also passes through the UK on its yearly migration and has captivated people throughout the ages. Gerard Gorman provides a close-up look at the lives of these birds, from their anatomy, diet and nesting habits to their iconic drumming behaviour. He also explores the relation
... (Lees verder)ship that humans have enjoyed with woodpeckers for centuries, in folklore, myth and conservation, and gives tips on how to observe these wonderful birds in the wild. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviour of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photographs and informative expert text.
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128
Conditie
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€ 8,00

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