About the Eurasian Wryneck
The Eurasian wryneck or northern wryneck is a species of wryneck in the woodpecker family. It mainly breeds in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Most populations are migratory, wintering in tropical Africa and in southern Asia from Iran to the Indian subcontinent, but some are resident in northwestern Africa. It is a bird of open countryside, woodland and orchards.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Jynx torquilla |
| Species Codes | eurwry, EUWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Wryneck belong to?
The Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Wryneck?
The Eurasian wryneck or northern wryneck is a species of wryneck in the woodpecker family. It mainly breeds in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Most populations are migratory, wintering in tropical Africa and in southern Asia from Iran to the Indian subcontinent, but some are resident in northw...
Where can I report a Eurasian Wryneck sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Wryneck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurwry, or on iNaturalist.
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