Jynx torquilla

Species: Jynx torquilla

English Name: Eurasian Wryneck

Chinese Name: 蟻鴷

Family: Picidae

Description:

The Eurasian Wryneck is a small woodpecker (16-17 cm) with a long tail and a short, pointed bill. He has the ability to turn his heads through almost 180 degrees. The plumage is patterned with brownish and grey tones and has a darker band on the mantle and through the eye. It occurs in Macao as a winter visitor.

© 2010 Arnstein Rønning
© 2010 Arnstein Rønning
© 2010 Arnstein Rønning
© 2010 Arnstein Rønning
© 2009 Tarique Sani
© 2009 Tarique Sani

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

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