A large familiar pigeon with white neck patches and a soft cooing call.
Woodpigeons are large bulky pigeons with grey bodies, pinkish chests, white neck patches, and white wing flashes visible in flight.
Garden Birds
Woodpigeon
- Common Name: Woodpigeon
- Scientific Name: Columba palumbus
- Distinctive Markings: Large pigeon size White neck patch Pink chest Loud wing claps in flight
- Garden Frequency: Very common
- Diet: Seeds, Grain, Fruit / Berries, Plant material
- Feeder Type: Ground feeder, Ground tray, Platform feeder, Bird table
- Similar Species:
- Common Name: Stock Dove
- Common Name: Feral Pigeon
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