About Animals: Woodpeckers - The Most Arboreal of Birds

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Animals Animals Animal Facts Habitat Facts Animal Pictures From Laura Klappenbach, your Guide to Animals Woodpeckers - The Most Arboreal of Birds Although many birds exhibit a fondness for life in the trees, it is the woodpeckers that deserve top rank as the "most arboreal" of birds. From head to tail,... Read more See More About:  woodpeckers  birds  Perching Birds - The Most Specious of Birds Perching birds, also known as passerines, are the most species-rich of all the bird groups. Taxonomists estimate that there are between 5,200 and 5,500 species of perching birds alive today—that... Read more See More About:  birds  perching birds  passerines Sandgrouse - Not Pigeons, Not Partridges Sandgrouse are one of those groups of birds that has been shuffled around the bird family tree for quite some time until taxonomists finally decided they deserved their very own... Read more See More About:  sandgrouse  birds  pigeons Zoology Glossary The science of zoology has a language of its own with thousands of terms that are rarely used by non-experts. This collection of definitions and word lists should help as you try to understand the vast language that has developed for the study of animals. Animals / Wildlife Ads Angry Birds Guide to Birds Game Bird Bird Problem Birds Birds Birds More about Animals Amphibians Birds Fishes Invertebrates Mammals Reptiles   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Klappenbach Animals Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Animals newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Animals A to Z What is Evolution? Basic Animal Groups Facts About Animals Animal Characteristics Advertisement