Which designation represents a recognized non-nominate subspecies of the Eurasian Wryneck?
Answer
J. t. yunnanensis
Taxonomic work recognizes regional variations within the *Jynx torquilla* species, resulting in several recognized subspecies that reflect minor differences in characteristics like plumage or size due to geographical isolation. While *Jynx torquilla torquilla* is specified as the nominate subspecies, other accepted variations exist across its migratory range. Examples of these distinct, non-nominate subspecies include *J. t. sericeus* and *J. t. yunnanensis*. The existence of these subspecies highlights how ornithological bodies track evolutionary divergence even at the lowest taxonomic ranks below the species level.
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