Red-billed Chough
NameRed-billed Chough
Common NameRed-billed Chough
Scientific NamePyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)73
Length (cm)39.5
Weight (g)320
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen, contrasting sharply with its slender, downcurved, coral-red bill and vivid red legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallProduces a distinctive, loud, ringing 'chee-ow' or 'chough' call, often described as high-pitched and metallic.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, mountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range from Western Europe (including Ireland, UK, France, Spain) and North Africa, through Central Asia, to the Himalayas and parts of China.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage, bright red curved bill, red legs and feet, acrobatic flight, distinctive ringing call
Description
The Red-billed Chough is a medium-sized crow-like bird characterized by its glossy black plumage, bright red curved bill, and red legs. It is an agile and social species, often observed performing acrobatic flights in its rocky habitats.
