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Woodpeckers of the World: A Photographic Guide–A Review

10,000 Birds

The title is a bit deceptive, for while photographs are a huge part of the book, it is grounded in the 239 species accounts written by woodpecker guru Gerard Gorman. This background material is a good, succinct framework within which to read the Species Accounts, particularly for birders new to woodpecker study.

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Penguins: The Ultimate Guide — A Review by a Penguin Groupie

10,000 Birds

None fly, most are curious and social, which probably contributes to our cultural perception of penguins as one step away from human. This is not your ordinary reference book, though it was cited as one of the best reference sources of 2014 by Library Journal. The introductory Penguin Who’s Who introduces each species visually.

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