The wryneck belongs to the **Family** Picidae, which is commonly known by what designation?
Answer
The woodpecker family
The wryneck occupies a specific position within the taxonomic hierarchy, being placed in the Family Picidae. This family is universally recognized as the primary grouping for all woodpeckers. Although the wryneck possesses enough distinct features (like its tail structure and foraging habits) to warrant placement in its own separate subfamily (Jynginae), its membership in Picidae confirms its evolutionary relationship and shared ancestry with birds like the Green Woodpecker (*Picus viridis*), sharing foundational traits such as zygodactyl feet.
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