Chough

usgb/tʃʌf/
noun

A type of bird with black feathers and red or yellow beak and legs.

We encountered a pair of choughs while hiking in the mountain.
Visual representation of "chough" - A type of bird with black feathers and red or yellow beak and legs.

Often appears as...

  • red-billed chough
  • yellow-billed chough

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Bird Species

Choughs are specific birds; don't confuse with general black birds or crows.

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The chough is known for its distinctive call, different from that of crows.
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Habitats

Choughs typically inhabit hilly or mountainous regions, often near cliffs.

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On our trip to the coast, we spotted some choughs near the sea cliffs.
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Visual Identification

Identify choughs by their bright red or yellow beak and legs, alongside their black feathers.

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The bright red beak was a clear sign it was a red-billed chough.
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