A comprehensive study on the natural history and cultural symbolism of an unusual woodpecker. Detailed information is presented on the species' origins, taxonomy, anatomy, appearance, calls, distribution, conservation status, habitats, movements, breeding, diet and relationships. With a chapter on i...

A comprehensive study on the natural history and cultural symbolism of an unusual woodpecker. Detailed information is presented on the species' origins, taxonomy, anatomy, appearance, calls, distribution, conservation status, habitats, movements, breeding, diet and relationships. With a chapter on its closest relative, the Red-throated Wryneck.