Thanks for everyone who responded. The information helps alot. I will watch the shows a little closer next time and see if the bills show red or yellow at all.

Red-billed or Yellow-billed Chough


>>>>While watching the recent 6 week program about a May 2006 group climb of Mt. Everest, I noticed these small-medium sized "black" birds in the background.

On a website they mention "Chingmas" that have learned to hang around the climbers getting scraps on Mt. Everest and a game bird "Chombo" that is in the area.


Sherry Hagen
Vancouver, WA
littlebirder at pacifier.com