Eurasian wryneck / Wendehals (Jynx torquilla)

Wendehals in Susten. 2022-05-21 10:28:36 Source: OTHER 20220521_102836-DSC_0894 Wendehals in Susten.JPG Switzerland NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Observations

First documented observation: 2021-05-10 in Gambarogno. Most recent observation: 2025-04-24 in Bolle di Magadino.

Description

Classification: Genus Jynx (Jynx); Family Woodpeckers (Picidae)
Invisible as soon as it lands in a tree - perfect bark camouflage.
Vocalization:Normally silent when not breeding. Other sounds: a guttural "gru", and hissing sounds when threatened. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-23 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-01 - 08-18
Migration in: 03-23 - 05-21
Migration out: 07-29 - 10-07
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=16-17 cm, wingspan=25-27 cm, weight=30-45 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Woodpecker-like series of up to 25 slightly rising calls.
Invisible as soon as it lands in a tree - perfect bark camouflage.
Song:Reihe von 8-12 Pfeiftönen. Klingt fast etwas heiser., Jeder Ruf etwas absinkend. Die Tonhöhe kann innerhalb der Reihe etwas schwanken, etwas zunehmen und eindringlicher werden. Klangfarbe weich, obertönig. [Link]
Song (both sexes): an insisting, Merlin- or Lesser Spotted Woodpecker-like series of plaintive "kee kee kee kee kee ". First slightly ascending, then descending. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: non-musical, slow, Frequency: 1-6 KHz