Reviews

• A fascinating and compelling biography of one of the most charismatic of all European birds, written by the world expert on woodpeckers.
  —Stephen Moss, naturalist and author
• Such a striking and characterful bird as the green woodpecker fully deserves a book of its own, and Gerard Gorman, an international authority on woodpeckers, does the species proud with this fascinating, informative and highly readable account of its natural history and place in our culture. Comprehensive in its detail and beautifully illustrated, the book explores the life of this intriguing bird, from its appetite for ants and complicated repertoire of calls to the physical adaptations that enable it to chisel out nest cavities in trees. The author’s expertise and experience in the field shine through as he celebrates the unique qualities that make the green-backed, bandit-masked, crimson-crowned, hard-staring, long-tongued, ground-feeding, loud-calling ‘Yaffle’ so special.
  —Charlie Elder, author of the RSPB's Everyday Guide to British Birds
• No one else in the world could have written this captivating book, which combines biology, ecology, and culture in a way that situates the green woodpecker firmly in the fortunate landscapes it inhabits. Gerard Gorman writes with his usual grace and verve, making this not just a must-read but a want-to-keep-reading title for anyone interested in birds and their connections to the natural and the cultural world.
  —Rick Wright, author and ornithologist
• World woodpecker expert Gerard Gorman has produced yet another beautiful monograph on one of his chosen species. Beautifully illustrated, well written and supported by an extensive reference list this is a great little book and a credit to the author and publisher.
  —Ken Smith, The Woodpecker Network
• A fascinating window into the world of the Green Woodpecker.
  —David Lindo (The Urban Birder)
• The Green Woodpecker is extensively illustrated with captivating photographs and artwork which support Gorman’s narrative which is always authoritative, entertaining and fast-paced.
  —James Wright, The Wryneck blog
• If you want to know what we currently know about this species then this, undoubtedly, is the book for you.
  —Mark Avery, author and environmental campaigner
• This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in this species or with woodpeckers in general.
  —Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report
• This is a well-written book that brings together a wealth of information. Nobody has done more on a European scale to promote woodpecker issues than Gerard Gorman.
  —Keith Betton, British Birds
• Written with a blend of scientific rigour and a narrative style, the "Green Woodpecker" invites both nature enthusiasts and curious minds to embark on a journey that deeps down into the species taxonomy, behaviours and conservation by highlighting the links between the bird and its surroundings.
  —Letizia Campioni, Avocetta
• Gerard Gorman is a global authority on woodpeckers and combines the available literature with his knowledge of this species in this beautifully illustrated and well-written monograph. It is a worthy addition to his seven previous books on the Picidae and the latest in the excellent Pelagic Monographs series.
  —Linda Smith, IBIS
• Beyond woodpecker enthusiasts, The Green Woodpecker and The Wryneck are widely recommended to any amateur.
  —Bertrand Posse, Nos Oiseaux