Common Wood Pigeon
Common Wood Pigeon (<em>Columba palumbus</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves. The largest pigeon of Europe, gray with white neck patches; a woodland and farmland bird, now common in cities; feeds on seeds, grain and berries; its call is a distinctive five-note coo.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Columba; binomial: Columba palumbus; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 38-44cm. Average lifespan: 5-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
