Eurasian Wryneck
Jynx torquilla
Least ConcernThe Eurasian Wryneck is an odd, cryptically patterned woodpecker that feeds on ants and can twist its neck around in a snake-like way when threatened. Unlike other woodpeckers, it does not drill into wood.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Forest
- Region
- Europe
- Scientific name
- Jynx torquilla
- Card variants in the game
- 2
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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