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  1. Probirder

    Woodpeckers of the World

    Thanks Guy. Yes, this was a problematic taxon. I corresponded with several locals, and several things seemed unclear. But good news if its range is more extensive. Have yiou seen this taxon? By the way, it is one thing folks on Wikiaves (or elsewhere) having photos, and another one in getting...
  2. Probirder

    Woodpeckers of the World

    Actually, the potential splits (the sensible ones) were ALREADY MENTIONED in the current, 1st, edition, in the TAXONOMY AND VARIATION sections.
  3. Probirder

    Woodpeckers of the World

    We searched high and low for images of Picumnus fuscus, Rusty-necked Piculet, but found none. If you know of any, please get in touch.
  4. Probirder

    Woodpeckers of the World

    Richard, you seem to be presuming that I agree with all those splits in the HBW/BirdLife checklist... If my book was published now I would not include them all. Thanks.
  5. Probirder

    Samar, Philippines, sites

    Hi All, anyone been to Samar, Phillipiines, recently ? In particular, I am interested in sites for SOUTHERN SOOTY WOODPECKER (Mulleripicus fuliginosus) and BUFF-SPOTTED FLAMEBACK (Chrysocolaptes lucidus). Thanks in advance. Gerard Gorman.
  6. Probirder

    Woodpeckers of the World

    when you get a season-ticket for Goodison I might consider it
  7. Probirder

    Woodpeckers of the World

    Thanks Richard. Yes, I am doing the final selection of photos right now. Due out next summer.
  8. Probirder

    Bamboo Woodpecker Thailand

    Does anyone have good, up-to-date, sites for Bamboo Woodpecker in these 2 places in Thailand: Doi Chiang Dao & Doi Lang ? Thanks !
  9. Probirder

    Woodpeckers of the World book photos

    Hello All, I am working on a new book, provisionally entitled Woodpeckers of the World: a photographic guide. It will be published by Christopher Helm/Poyser. The project editor is Jim Martin and he is looking for top-class photos of woodpeckers from anyone who would like to be involved. So if...
  10. Probirder

    Great-spotted Woodpecker tree and cavity ?

    Yes, it is almost certainly the work of a woodpecker. A foraging sign, a feeding hole. GSW has no trouble at all feeding low down even on logs on the ground.
  11. Probirder

    Woodpeckers of the World: a photographic guide

    Hello All, I am working on a new book, provisionally entitled Woodpeckers of the World: a photographic guide. It will be published by Christopher Helm/Poyser. The project editor is Jim Martin and he is looking for top-class photos of woodpeckers from anyone who would like to be involved. So if...
  12. Probirder

    Woodpecker Bad Lippspringe Germany

    It has to be a male GSW because of (as already mentioned) the red on the nape. A point to note here is that no other woodpecker in Europe has that strong red, scarlet, on the undertail, ventral area. Others, Syrian, Middle Spotted, White-backed, have pink there.
  13. Probirder

    Helmeted Woodpecker

    Thanks. Sorry, another question... when did you see Helmeted Woodpecker there ?
  14. Probirder

    Helmeted Woodpecker

    Helmeted Thanks. Where is that exactly ? In Misiones region I presume ?
  15. Probirder

    Helmeted Woodpecker

    Helmeted Woodpecker Dryocopus galeatus... any of you folks seen that recently ? If, so... where ? Thanks.
  16. Probirder

    Czech birds- help???

    Apple orchards are usually good for Syrian Woodpecker and Wryneck. Birds like Hawfinch, which are uncommon in the UK, are common in the Czech Republic.
  17. Probirder

    Two Woodpeckers from Spain

    That is very, very true. No offence to anyone, but the term DNA is banded about as if it is the end of everything, the factor that settles all taxonomic issues... but it is not that at all. Anyway, great pics of sharpei by Mark Etheridge, who kindly then let me post them on my woodpecker blog...
  18. Probirder

    Yellow-crowned Woodpecker Dendrocopos mahrattensis ?

    Where can I download calls and drummings of Yellow-crowned Woodpecker Dendrocopos mahrattensis ? I have searched but cannot find this species. Thanks.
  19. Probirder

    Two Woodpeckers from Spain

    I have not heard about any DNA test. If you know where the results are, a paper, whatever, please let me know. But if they are "almost identical" then that itself is interesting. Does "almost identical" mean different ? The DNA of humans and chimpanzees is also "almost identical" isn't it ?
  20. Probirder

    Two Woodpeckers from Spain

    Gentlemen... P.v.sharpei occurs in southern France. It's range "overflows" into France from Spain at the two ends of the Pyrenees (Pyrenees-Atlantiques and Hautes-Pyrenees). It co-habits with P.v.viridis there. e.g. In France, Jean-Louis Grange has studied it. Gerard Gorman.
  21. Probirder

    Two Woodpeckers from Spain

    The bird you query is a female sharpei race Green Woodpecker. Taxonomy is under discussion. ie. race (as currently) or species. Gerard Gorman
  22. Probirder

    Guyana Woodpeckers

    Anyone live in Guyana ? Or have good knowledge of birds and birding there ? I will be there in October, and I am particularly keen to see Guyana's woodpeckers. Having difficulty getting exact info on this. For example, are there 20 or 21 species there? Thanks for any advice.
  23. Probirder

    Hungary in Sept 2008

    HUNGARY: BIRD LIST & BRIEF NOTES FROM A BIRDING TOUR; SEPTEMBER 13 - 20, 2008 This week of autumn birding in Hungary started and finished in Budapest and took in the main sites of the Apaj grasslands and fish-ponds the Kiskunsag NP, Lake Tisza, the fish-ponds and grasslands of the Hortobagy NP...
  24. Probirder

    Popped out for a loaf of bread

    Just went to the local shop... 5 minutes walk... didn't even take my bins but saw a flock of 20+ Common Crossbills fly over and a male Syrian Woodpecker perched and calling in a garden.
  25. Probirder

    Eastern Europe ...Lithuania, a birder's tale.

    That's right... but not always. And atually, in my experience, I'd say that near the nest Tawny Owls attack human intruders as much as Ural Owls do...
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