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Yellow-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax graculus

Least Concern
Wingspan
53.5 cm
Weight
221.25 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Yellow-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) is a bird species in the family Corvidae (crows, jays & magpies), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.5 cm and a weight of 221.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 53.5 cm 21.1 in
Weight 221.25 g 7.80 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 29-31 days.

Clutch Size

3-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Pyrrhocorax
Species Pyrrhocorax graculus

Distribution

Yellow-billed Chough has been recorded in 6 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Yellow-billed Chough endangered?
The Yellow-billed Chough has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-billed Chough nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 29-31 days.
How big is the Yellow-billed Chough?
The Yellow-billed Chough has a wingspan of 53.5 cm, weight of 221.25 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-billed Chough belong to?
The Yellow-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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