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wryneck

(n): an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted
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8 months ago chained_bear said:

"He pointed it out to Jack with the usual result: 'There is a wryneck.' 'Where?' 'On the young elm to the right of—it is gone.'"
--Patrick O'Brian, The Thirteen Gun Salute, 93

This is also the usual result of my pointing out any bird (no matter its size or proximity) to my mate.

about 1 year ago reesetee said:

Any of several types of birds in the woodpecker family, so called for their habit of twisting the head and neck

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