The Eurasian Wryneck inhabits various semi-open landscapes such as vineyards, high-trunk orchards, sparse forests and even low-trunk orchards. One characteristic feature is always a high density of ant nests that are easily accessible due to low vegetation height or sparse ground cover, as well as a large supply of breeding cavities. Although the species shows a slightly positive population trend, in many parts of the country it only occurs in low densities or in irregularly occupied single territories.
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