Red-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Corvidae

Size:

38-41 cm

Weight:

207-375 g

Taxonomy:

P. p. docilis (S. G. Gmelin, 1774)

Short Description:

Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) is a distinctive corvid species known for its glossy black plumage, red legs, and, as the name suggests, a bright red bill. This medium-sized bird is characterized by its acrobatic flight, often seen soaring in mountainous regions. Its long, curved bill is adapted for probing into soil and crevices in search of insects, seeds, and plant matter. Red-billed Choughs are highly social birds, typically forming tight-knit flocks, especially during breeding season.

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Red-billed Chough inhabits the rugged mountainous regions, particularly the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges in the northern areas such as Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. They are also found in the adjacent regions of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. These birds prefer high-altitude habitats, often nesting in cliffs and rocky outcrops, where they can find suitable roosting and foraging sites.

Red-billed Choughs exhibit fascinating behaviors, including complex aerial displays and vocalizations. They are highly adaptable to their mountainous habitats, utilizing their agility to navigate steep slopes and rocky terrain. During breeding season, they engage in elaborate courtship rituals, often involving aerial acrobatics and vocal duets. Additionally, these birds are known for their intelligence, using problem-solving skills to extract food from challenging environments. Despite their social nature, they are also fiercely territorial during the breeding season, defending nesting sites from intruders.