Chough  (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax)

Species information

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Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (July 2002): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D., & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. Environment Agency (1998) Species and habitats Handbook. The Environment Agency, Bristol.
  4. RSPB (2003) The population status of birds in the UK http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/5_20625.pdf
  5. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air; the names, lore and literature of British birds. Book Club Associates, London.
  6. RSPB Chough research (July 2002): http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/default.asp
  7. RSPB (July 2002): http://www.rspb.org.uk
  8. Walters, M. (1994) Eyewitness handbooks: Birds eggs. Dorling Kindersley, London.
  9. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  10. Bruce Wilmore, S. (1977) Crows, jays, ravens and their relatives. David and Charles (Publishers) Ltd, London.
  11. NFU Countryside (July 2002): http://www.nfucountryside.org.uk/news/showarchivenews.asp?newsid=425
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