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When threatened, the Eurasian wryneck bends and twists its head as if placing us under a spell. These birds were once thought to wield magical powers and to play a role in witchcraft.
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Nowadays, we know they twist and turn for self-defense, likely imitating forests snakes to ward off predators. Eurasian wrynecks are part of the woodpecker family, yet they don't peck wood. They nest in holes already made by other animals.The modern word “jinx” comes from this bird's historical name, jynx bird. Additionally, it's scientific name is Jynx torquilla.

Read more in "Meet the Woodpecker That Impersonates a Snake"
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