The wrynecks (genus Jynx) are a small but distinctive group of small Old World woodpeckers. Jynx is from the Ancient Greek iunx, the Eurasian wryneck. These birds get their English name …

The Eurasian wryneck is the only European woodpecker to undertake long-distance migrations. The wintering area of European species is located south of the Sahara, in a wide strip across …

Oct 12, 2018 · What is wry neck and how is it treated? Wry neck is when the neck muscles twist, causing the head to tilt. The condition is also known as torticollis or loxia. Wryneck may …

Torticollis occurs when your baby’s neck muscles cause their head to twist and tilt to one side. It’s also called wryneck. It can be congenital or acquired.

wryneck, either of two species of birds that constitute the subfamily Jynginae of the woodpecker family (Picidae) but may be separated as the family Jyngidae. Wrynecks are gray-brown birds …

Mar 30, 2019 · Wry neck, or torticollis, is a neck painfully twisted and tilted to one side. The top of the head generally tilts to one side while the chin tilts to the other side. Wry neck can be …

Torticollis, also known as wryneck or twisted neck, is a twisting of the neck that causes the head to rotate and tilt at an odd angle. What causes torticollis? The exact cause of torticollis is often …

Torticollis, also known as wry neck, is a painful, dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes. The term …

Wrynecks are small sparrow-sized birds, appearing greyish overall, with brown and buff mottling. They have a contrasting dark band running down from the back of the head onto the back. …

The wryneck is an unusual member of the woodpecker family. They act more like a warbler, perching on branches rather than climbing up tree trunks. They also have a smaller and …