Odd Wood Pigeon (1 Viewer)

[Brian Fuller]

I get Wood Pigeons in the garden on a regular basis on the Holly bushes and bird tables. I have one that keeps appearing that looks like a Wood Pigeon but has no white neck flash, in fact the head looks more like a Stock Dove. However the wing edges and the bar seen when flying are definitely white. Do they cross breed?

 

[redeyedvideo]

Wood Pigeons can breed all year round and your bird is almost certainly a juvenile. I have one in my garden at the moment with a slight white mark on one side of the neck only. It also has slightly browner feathers on the back and wings, Ill see if I can get a photo to compare with your bird.

 

[Brian Fuller]

Thanks for that! I somehow have managed to get this thread on twice, probably when I was trying to add the picture. The answer on the other thread agrees with you. I've learned something new today!

 

[DaveN]

Yes a young Wood Pigeon. I recall earlier this year in February when the weather was harsh that we had a young Pigeon coming into the garden.

 

[redeyedvideo]

Here's a shot you may find interesting showing a juvenile Wood Pigeon and an adult Stock Dove, low quality but you'll see that the dove is slightly smaller.