Rufous-necked Wryneck

This species is resident in sub-Saharan Africa, and is the non-migratory counterpart of the Eurasian Eurasian Wryneck. This is a savannah bird, which requires trees with old woodpecker or barbet holes for nesting.

The Rufous-necked Wryneck is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Rufous-necked Wryneck, Jynx ruficollis, is a species of wryneck in the woodpecker family. It is also known as the Red-throated Wryneck, Red-breasted Wryneck, African Wryneck or Rufous-throated Wryneck. This species is resident in sub-Saharan Africa, and is the non-migratory counterpart of the Eurasian Eurasian Wryneck. This is a savannah bird, which requires trees with old woodpecker or barbet holes for nesting. It has cryptic plumage, with intricate patterning of greys and browns. The voice is a nasal woodpecker-like call. More

Rufous-necked Wryneck Jynx ruficollis = Described by: Wagler (1830) Alternate common name(s): Red-throated Wryneck, Red-breasted Wryneck, African Wryneck, Rufous-throated Wryneck Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Lake Nakuru, Kenya - Nov 6, 2007 More

Rufous-Necked Wryneck Jynx ruficollis Eurasian Wryneck - look carefully at the toes, 2 point backwards Eurasian Wryneck - look carefully at the toes, 2 point backwards Why is the Wryneck called such – just see the video to know ;-) I personally have never seen this behavior and don’t know if it is typical only during the breeding season or something like that… If you have any more information do leave a comment. More

Rufous-necked Wryneck, or Red-breasted Wryneck, Jynx ruficollis This is the non-migratory counterpart of the Eurasian species, and is resident in sub-Saharan Africa. This is a savannah bird, which requires trees with old woodpecker or barbet holes for nesting. More

Rufous-necked Wryneck that is native to sub-Sahara Africa. The Rufous-necked Wryneck has a rufous throat and breast. A dark patch that extends from the nape to the back. Wrynecks feed mainly on ants and their larvae. This is accomplished with a long sticky tongue. More

Rufous-necked Wryneck, or Red-breasted Wryneck, Jynx ruficollis Wagler, 1830 This is the non-migratory counterpart of the Eurasian species, and is resident in sub-Saharan Africa. This is a savannah bird, which requires trees with old woodpecker or barbet holes for nesting. Copyright 2010 WordIQ.com - Privacy Policy :: Terms of Use :: Contact Us :: About Us This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the this Wikipedia article. More

Rufous-necked Wryneck, Jynx ruficollis Picidae (WOODPECKERS) Rufous-necked Wryneck, Jynx ruficollis This photo was taken in: Kenya This photo was taken with: Canon EOS 1D Mark II Notes on this photo: Lake Nakuru & Vicinity The photo was taken by: Bob Hawkins , Kenya reports Birdwatching trip reports from Kenya Birdwatching trip reports from around the world More