Peterson Reference Guide to Woodpeckers of North America

March 1, 2016

What would birding be without woodpeckers? Shunk, who leads birding tours in Oregon, both asks and answers this question in this new reference focused on the 23 woodpecker species native to North America. In addition to providing information on how to identify various types of woodpeckers, Shunk's work covers natural history, ecology, and conservation issues. For example, the author notes that while woodpecker drilling may seem like a nuisance, it helps create nests for more than 40 species of birds. VERDICT A colorful guide to the "carpenters" within the world of birds.

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