It does this when it feels threatened. By moving its head in this manner it is sometimes mistaken for a snake and as a result it deters potential predators. This is a classic example of batesian mimicry in birds.
The Word "jynx" came from Latin iynx "wryneck", an Old World woodpecker (Jynx torquilla or Jynx ruficollis) with the ability to twist its neck in contortions. This ability quickly brought it to the attention of witches, who used it in creating their charms and spells. At some point, this ingredient of the spell came to be the name of the spell itself. from: drgoodword(dot)com
this is such a good video. was always interested in why it was named as such, until now. went birding in europe and never saw one, though. great vid!
rfrnet 1 month ago
Showing off her new hat she bought on sale.
PantheraAtrox 8 months ago
It does this when it feels threatened. By moving its head in this manner it is sometimes mistaken for a snake and as a result it deters potential predators. This is a classic example of batesian mimicry in birds.
danquicksilver 10 months ago
Is that bird imitating Stevie Wonder?
Gohtohmaon 10 months ago
I WHIP MY HAIR BACK AND FORTH
joeecenpi 1 year ago 6
The neck-twisting is usally used in courtship displays or in aggression.
Redensek 1 year ago
The Word "jynx" came from Latin iynx "wryneck", an Old World woodpecker (Jynx torquilla or Jynx ruficollis) with the ability to twist its neck in contortions. This ability quickly brought it to the attention of witches, who used it in creating their charms and spells. At some point, this ingredient of the spell came to be the name of the spell itself. from: drgoodword(dot)com
ChristopherMarlowe 2 years ago
thats a funny bird.
greating Isidro
isi19721 2 years ago
OH GOD WHY IS IT SO CUTE
phillydogger 2 years ago
kip, het meest veelzijdige stukje vlees, kip!
GFSnl 3 years ago
let it go its cruel
anicemicky 3 years ago
It could turn its head 180 degree!! man!
Kowneyn 4 years ago