Eurasian Wryneck: Facts, Habitat, Features

Infographic Published : Mar 22, 2023 Updated : Sep 30, 2023
All you need to know about this small, elusive woodpecker
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.

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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

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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.
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