Chough Collection (#2)

Zoology: Birds, Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) and Water Pipit, (Anthus spinoletta), illustration
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) and Water Pipit, (Anthus spinoletta), illustration

Choughs - adult feeding young - Cornwall
DAC-615 Choughs - adult feeding young Cornwall, UK Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chough - no leg rings - Godrevy - Cornwall - Uk - winter
DAC-888 Chough - no leg rings - winter Godrevy - Cornwall - UK Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chough - drinking from pool - Spain
DAC-791 Chough - drinking from pool Spain Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chough - in flight - Cornwall, UK
DAC-793 Chough - in flight Cornwall, UK Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pyrrhoxcorax pyrrhocorax, red-billed chough
Plate 29 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, red-billed chough
Plate 62 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) adult, in low flight over snow covered slope, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, april

Chough
RJCB-826 CHOUGH - at nest with young Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax R J C Blewitt Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chough - amongst hottentot fig - Lizard - Cornwall
DAC-8 Chough - amongst hottentot fig Lizard - Cornwall - UK Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax Ramsay Island Pembrokeshire July

Alpine Chough / Yellow-billed Chough - on the glacier blanc, Ecrins National Park, French Alps, France
ROG-13700 Alpine Chough / Yellow-billed Chough on the glacier blanc, Ecrins National Park, French Alps, France Pyrrhocorax graculus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) on rocks, Ronda, Andalucia, South-west Spain
ROG-13287 Red-billed Chough - on rocks Ronda, Andalucia, South-west Spain Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White-winged Chough In Hattah Kulkyne National Park, Victoria, Australia
DH-4361 White-winged Chough In Hattah Kulkyne National Park, Victoria, Australia. Corcorax melanorhamphos Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chough - flock in flight, Andalucia, Spain
USH-3445 Chough - flock in flight Andalucia, Spain Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chough - Islay Scotland
MP-260 Chough Islay Scotland Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax Michael Putland Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alpine Chough, in falling snow Spanish Pyrenees, February
RES-385 Alpine Chough, in falling snow Spanish Pyrenees, February Pyrrhocorax graculus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White-winged Chough - perform a spectacular display by waving their wings and tails while bobbing their heads
AUS-1813 White-winged Chough - perform a spectacular display by waving their wings and tails while bobbing their heads and bulging their eyes

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The chough, scientifically known as Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, is a fascinating bird that has captivated naturalists and bird enthusiasts alike. With its striking red-billed appearance, the chough stands out among its avian counterparts. Found in various locations across Europe, including Cornwall in the UK and Tyrol in Austria, this species is truly a sight to behold. Its presence on coat of arms dating back to the 18th century speaks volumes about its cultural significance. In North Wales during winter months, these birds can be spotted gracefully soaring through the sky. Their agility and aerial acrobatics are truly awe-inspiring. Cudden Point in Cornwall serves as another picturesque location where one might catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures. Perched on rocks with their shadows cast below them, they create an enchanting scene against the backdrop of crashing waves. Not limited to just one species, there is also an Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) that calls the Swiss Alps home. This adult chough perches confidently on rocky terrain while casting a striking shadow beneath it. The Cornish Chough holds particular importance for those residing in Cornwall. It symbolizes pride and resilience for locals who have embraced it as their county's emblematic bird. From County Clare in Ireland to Munster in Europe, these birds have spread their wings far and wide. Their presence adds beauty and diversity to every landscape they grace. Whether you encounter them while exploring natural habitats or admire them from afar through photographs or artwork like Morris' depiction of a chough - each encounter with this remarkable creature leaves an indelible mark on our hearts and minds.