Yellow-billed Chough
NameYellow-billed Chough
Common NameYellow-billed Chough
Scientific NamePyrrhocorax graculus
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)70
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)235
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely glossy black, contrasting sharply with its slender, bright yellow bill and vivid coral-red legs and feet. The eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its high-pitched, whistling 'preep' or 'treeep' calls, often given in flight or when perched. It also produces a variety of chattering and trilling notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the high mountains of Eurasia, from the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa through the Alps, Carpathians, and Balkans, eastwards across Central Asia to the Himalayas and western China.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage, bright yellow bill, vivid red legs, alpine habitat, social behavior
Description
The Yellow-billed Chough is a medium-sized, highly social corvid found in high mountainous regions. It is easily recognized by its glossy black plumage, bright yellow bill, and striking red legs, often seen soaring gracefully or foraging in flocks on alpine slopes.
