Latin Etymology: Columba ("pigeon/dove") palumbus ("wood pigeon")
Adult Common Wood Pigeon (subspecies C. p. palumbus) at Harrow, London - May 2010
Featured Subspecies: Columba palumbus palumbus
Weight: 490g / Length: 38-44cm / Wingspan: 75-80cm
Weight: 490g / Length: 38-44cm / Wingspan: 75-80cm
UK GREEN LIST / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
One of the most widely spread species in the UK and the largest British pigeon. In cities it will probably be easier to approach closer for photography purpose, as, like with most species, it tends to be tamer in the city than countryside. They do sometimes frequent bird-tables, often shoving off every other bird, but really they are common and bold enough that you probably don't even need that to get good views. In the winter, the may gather in large flocks on fields.
Related Species:One of the most widely spread species in the UK and the largest British pigeon. In cities it will probably be easier to approach closer for photography purpose, as, like with most species, it tends to be tamer in the city than countryside. They do sometimes frequent bird-tables, often shoving off every other bird, but really they are common and bold enough that you probably don't even need that to get good views. In the winter, the may gather in large flocks on fields.
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbidae
Genus: Columba
Subspecies: C. p. azorica, C. p. maderensis, C. p. excelsa, C. p. palumbus, C. p. iranica, C. p. casiotis
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - Abundant breeding resident (5,400,000 pairs)
- Seen in virtually every location including Rutland Water, Trevose Head, Rainham Marshes, Regent's Park, Kensington Gardens, Pitsford Reservoir, Ditchford Gravel Pits and Eyebrook Reservoir and Geddington.Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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