Title: Eurasian Wryneck Whirlyhead
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 30-Mar-13, 10:39:09 AM
So it started with a really cool whirlyhead
And then I saw the name. ...Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla). Thought it was a pun on the picture. It's not...
Eurasian Wryneck
Bird (Species)
The Eurasian Wryneck is a species of wryneck in the family of woodpeckers. This species breeds in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is migratory, wintering in tropical Africa and southern Asia. It is a bird of open woodland and orchards. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Jynx torquilla
Rank: Species
Higher classification: Wryneck
And then I saw the name. ...Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla). Thought it was a pun on the picture. It's not...
Eurasian Wryneck
Bird (Species)
The Eurasian Wryneck is a species of wryneck in the family of woodpeckers. This species breeds in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is migratory, wintering in tropical Africa and southern Asia. It is a bird of open woodland and orchards. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Jynx torquilla
Rank: Species
Higher classification: Wryneck
Title: Re: Eurasian Wryneck Whirlyhead
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 30-Mar-13, 10:44:39 AM
Not to be a smart-ass... well, ok - I will - I have seen these guys. Amazing! AND I was actually the one on our birding trip who saw it first! Yay for me.
Title: Re: Eurasian Wryneck Whirlyhead
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 30-Mar-13, 10:47:22 AM
I did not see the whirly bit, however.
Title: Re: Eurasian Wryneck Whirlyhead
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 30-Mar-13, 10:54:09 AM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Eurasian Wryneck Whirlyhead
Post by: dale on 30-Mar-13, 05:00:44 PM
thanks for the great whirlyhead!
Title: Re: Eurasian Wryneck Whirlyhead
Post by: MAK on 30-Mar-13, 11:18:18 PM
Best whirlyhead ever and congrats Bobbie! ;D
Title: Re: Eurasian Wryneck Whirlyhead
Post by: Donna on 31-Mar-13, 08:11:13 AM
Made my head spin looking at it!! Very cool!
Title: Re: Eurasian Wryneck Whirlyhead
Post by: dale on 31-Mar-13, 09:40:43 PM