noun
- Plural of chough; large black birds of the crow family, typically with red legs and a curved red bill, found in coastal and mountainous regions.
Usage: Choughs are often seen in pairs or small groups.; The red-billed chough is a distinctive species found in Europe and Asia.
Examples
- A pair of choughs nested on the cliff face overlooking the sea.
- The choughs are known for their acrobatic flight displays.
- We spotted several choughs perched on the rocky outcrop.
- Choughs have adapted well to life in mountainous terrain.
- The distinctive red legs of the choughs made them easy to identify.
- Local birdwatchers gathered to observe the choughs during migration season.