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Columba oenas

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Location: Rufford, Nottinghamshire, UK

[edit] Identification

This medium sized pigeon is slightly smaller than the closely related Rock Pigeon. It has a similar plumage but lacking the white rump. It also has a dark eye and the plumage is generally darker (beware aberrantly plumaged Feral Pigeons).

[edit] Distribution

Europe and Asia.

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[edit] Habitat

Stock Doves are a staple bird of farmland and are often seen feeding on crops. They nest in trees in small copses and woods.

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes young shoots and seedlings.

It nests in trees.

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