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The Wryneck - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Wryneck. These strange birds - with feathers intricately barred and blotched in browns, blacks, fawns and creams - are so-called because of their habit of writhing their heads round at seemingly impossible angles.

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2 minutes

Last on

Mon 20 Sep 2021 05:58

Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)

Image courtesy of Richard Brooks (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Fri 21 Jun 2013 05:58
  • Fri 20 Jun 2014 05:58
  • Wed 17 Aug 2016 05:58
  • Fri 18 Oct 2019 05:58
  • Mon 20 Sep 2021 05:58

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