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Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax Cág cosdearg The Chough could be regarded as one of Ireland's speciality birds, as it is more abundant and widespread here than elsewhere in western Europe. It is nevertheless restricted to wilder coastal areas, especially in the west. It is slightly larger than the Jackdaw, more elegant in shape and with glossier black plumage. The bill and legs are bright red, the former with a slight downward curve. In flight the Chough has broad 'finger-ended' wings and, like the Raven, performs marvellous tumbling aerobatics during the breeding season. The name ('-ough' as in 'rough') is derived from the wild and evocative call 'keeow' which has a far-carrying quality.
From the Appletree Press title: Birds of Ireland.
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