Columba palumbus

Woodpigeon

Columba palumbus, Woodpigeon. A common pigeon, feeding mainly on plant material such as seeds and shoots. A gregarious bird usually seen in small flocks. Larger than the Rock Dove or Feral Pigeon, Columba livia.

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Woodpigeon on roof

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Woodpigeon on wire

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Woodpigeon on ground

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Wood and Feral Pigeons

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Woodpigeon under feeder

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Woodpigeon under feeder

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Columba palumbus, Woodpigeon. Cottage roof in Redmire. December.

Slide 2: Columba palumbus, Woodpigeon. Perched on wire. Redmire. March.

Slide 3: Columba palumbus, Woodpigeon. On lawn. Garden in Redmire. November.

Slide 4: Columba palumbus, Woodpigeon, with Columba livia, Feral Pigeon or Rock Dove (front). Under feeder. Garden in Redmire. May.

Slide 5: Columba palumbus, Woodpigeon. Under feeder. Garden in Redmire. March.

Slide 6: Columba palumbus, Woodpigeon. Under feeder. Garden in Redmire. March.