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The Wryneck - Biology, Behaviour, Conservation and Symbolism of Jynx torquilla (Paperback)
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The Wryneck - Biology, Behaviour, Conservation and Symbolism of Jynx torquilla (Paperback)
Series: Pelagic Monographs
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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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