{"product_id":"woodpeckers-of-north-america-frances-backhouse-9781554075058","title":"Woodpeckers of North America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Superb photographs and drawings.\" -- Choice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Highly recommended.\" -- Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe distinctive \u003ci\u003epok pok pok\u003c\/i\u003e sound of a woodpecker makes them easy to hear and identify, and watching one at work is fascinating. While all species share certain anatomical features, including a long, straight bill designed for drilling wood, woodpeckers' biology, behavior and habitats can vary widely.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWoodpeckers of North America\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, profusely illustrated natural history reference to all 28 species of woodpecker found in the United States, Canada and northern Mexico. The book describes in detail the lives and attributes of each species, examining anatomy, communication, feeding and nesting habits, reproduction, mortality and their relationship with other woodpecker species and with humans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying traits are covered in 28 profiles that describe: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHabitat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVoice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrumming and tapping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeeding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreeding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMigration and conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRange, including a color map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book features 100 close-up color photographs that capture these intriguing birds in their natural environments. Detailed line drawings highlight interesting aspects of anatomy and behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirders, naturalists and general readers will find this book is an authoritative reference that is a pleasure to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances Backhouse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 155407505X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781554075058\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.78h x 8.38w x 0.56d","brand":"Frances Backhouse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44450179285247,"sku":"9781554075058","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_41d1a485-06a1-45e1-9e0c-5459fe9489cd.jpg?v=1698503245","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/woodpeckers-of-north-america-frances-backhouse-9781554075058","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}