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Common name:

Eurasian Wryneck

Ladakhi name:

unknown

Scientific name:

Jynx torquilla

Order:

Piciformes

Family:

Picidae

fun facts:

The Eurasian Wryneck, also known as Northern Wryneck, is a summer visitor. It can be spotted among trees, plantations and orchards up to 4350 m.

. The sexes look the same.

Bird Club Contributor:

Tashi Angchuk Longchey, Thiksay