The Alpine Chough is a medium-sized bird characterized by glossy black plumage and a curved red beak. Its legs are red. It has an acrobatic and agile flight and is often seen in flocks alongside Alpine Choughs. It feeds mainly on insects and small invertebrates, which it finds on the ground. It is a resident bird in mountainous regions and open alpine areas. The nesting season takes place in the spring, and the nest is built in rock crevices.