Eurasian wryneck Directory References Images Discover Timeline of the 1990s Timeline of the 1980s Did Marie-Antoinette Really Say “Let Them Eat Cake”? 12 Greek Gods and Goddesses 26 Decade-Defining Events in U.S. History 9 Things You Might Not Know About Adolf Hitler Inventors and Inventions of the Industrial Revolution Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Eurasian wryneck bird Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Jynx torquilla Learn about this topic in these articles:description In wryneckThe Eurasian wryneck (Jynx torquilla), 16 cm (6.25 inches) long, breeds from England to Japan and winters in the tropics. The red-breasted wryneck (J. ruficollis) is African.Read More Britannica ChatbotChatbot answers are created from Britannica articles using AI. This is a beta feature. AI answers may contain errors. Please verify important information using Britannica articles. About Britannica AI.