Cornish Chough,Cornwall, the Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) holds special significance as a symbol of Cornish heritage and folklore.

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In Cornwall, the Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) holds special significance as a symbol of Cornish heritage and folklore. The bird is even depicted on Cornwall's coat of arms, and it is deeply embedded in the region's cultural identity. According to legend, King Arthur's spirit is said to have transformed into a chough, and the bird’s return to Cornwall is seen as a positive omen for the region.

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