- Columba oenas
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).
Distribution
Taxonomy
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.
Behaviour
The diet includes young shoots and seedlings.
It nests in trees.
Bird Song
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