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Eurasian Wryneck: Facts, Habitat, Features

All you need to know about this small, elusive woodpecker
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 30, 2023
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 30, 2023
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All you need to know about this small, elusive woodpecker

What does the Eurasian wryneck's calls sound like?

Shrill ascending series of notes (like small falcons)

Is the Eurasian wryneck a migratory bird?

Yes, there are largely migratory birds. 

Where is it found in India?

It is found all over the country.

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.