Eurasian wryneck

This migratory bird, first recorded in 1585, spends the winter in tropical Africa and nests in hollow trees or in walls, feeds on ants and their larvae but also on different insects and berries. One of the smallest Picidae species it is about 17cm (6.7in) in length. When excited it uses its neck in snake-wise movements.

Torcol fourmilier – Migrateur, il passe l’hiver en Afrique tropicale. A son retour, il niche dans des trous d’arbre ou de mur et se nourrit de fourmis et de leurs larves mais également d’insectes, d’araignées ou de baies. Les premières données sur cet oiseau remontent à 1585.

Un des plus petits Picidae, il fait environ 17 cm de long et comme son nom l’indique, il ondule son cou comme un serpent en état d’excitation ou de reproduction.

OIS TorcolFourm D750B 0891 170415 — Jynx torquilla – Piciformes – Picidae –Spain, Catalonia – Nikon D500 + 800 mm

OIS TorcolFourm D500B 4489 170415b — Jynx torquilla – Piciformes – Picidae -Spain, Catalonia – Nikon D500 + 800 mm

OIS TorcolFourm D500B 4498 170415b — Jynx torquilla – Piciformes – Picidae -Spain, Catalonia – Nikon D500 + 800 mm

OIS TorcolFourm D750B 0875 170415 — Jynx torquilla – Piciformes – Picidae -Spain, Catalonia – Nikon D500 + 800 mm

OIS TorcolFourm D750B 0888 170415 — Jynx torquilla – Piciformes – Picidae -Spain, Catalonia – Nikon D500 + 800 mm

Noushka

Passionate about Nature and photography but mostly animals and birds. I live in France at the present, but have lived in Africa for 16 years and in the U.S. for 3 years and with Australia in mind for the future. With my husband, I created and managed a Bird Park in South Africa, raising mainly psittacines; the breeding facility housed over 1000 parrots at any given time. My photography is about sharing fauna's beauty with other enthusiasts! Equipment: NIKON lenses: 400 mm Z F4/5, 800 mm Z, 500 mm, 200/500 mm, 800 mm f5/6E

Noushka Wildlife

Passionate about Wildlife, Photography and Wildlife issues. I live in the south of France at the present, but have lived in Africa for 18 years, in the U.S. for 3 years. With my husband, I created and managed a BIRD PARK in South Africa, raising mainly psittacines; the breeding facility housed over 1000 parrots at any given time. I speak French and English alike and manage decently in Spanish. My photography is about sharing fauna's beauty with other enthusiasts! Equipment: ALL NIKON Cameras: Z9, D850 Tele lenses: 70/200 mm f2/8, 500 mm f4, 800 mm Z f6/3, Zoom lenses: 24/105 mm, 200/500 mm * * * My work can be seen HERE: https://www.facebook.com/wildlife.gateway

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