The Wryneck : Biology, Behaviour, Conservation and Symbolism of Jynx torquilla PDF
by Gerard Gorman
Part of the Pelagic Monographs series
Description
This book considers the natural history and cultural symbolism of a most unusual woodpecker - a species that neither excavates nest holes in trees, nor bores into wood to find insect prey. The Wryneck is best renowned for performing a twisting, writhing head and neck display when threatened, but this ground-breaking work reveals many more secrets of its behaviour and evolution. Detailed information is presented on the species' origins, taxonomy, anatomy, appearance, moult, calls, distribution, conservation status, habitats, movements, breeding, diet and relationships, along with a chapter on its closest relative, the Red-throated Wryneck.
The text is richly illustrated throughout with high quality photographs as well as sound spectrograms. The author augments his many hours watching Wrynecks with comprehensive literature research, creating what is surely the definitive volume on the species. 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.
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- Pages:216 pages
- Publisher:Pelagic Publishing
- Publication Date:01/02/2022
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- ISBN:9781784272906
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:216 pages
- Publisher:Pelagic Publishing
- Publication Date:01/02/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781784272906
