Common Wood Pigeon
Also known as woodpigeon, wood pigeon, common woodpigeon
species of bird
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The Common Wood Pigeon is a species of bird found in Europe and western Asia, known for its plump body, gray plumage, and distinctive white neck markings. It is an important part of local ecosystems as both a seed disperser and a food source for predators, while also being a common sight in woodlands, parks, and gardens across its range.
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Species
common wood pigeon
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderColumbiformes
- FamilyColumbidae
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Wikidata facts
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- Columba palumbus -garden post-8.jpg
Article
Common wood pigeon perched on a fence. Photograph taken in Cambridge, England The common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), also known simply as the wood pigeon, is a large pigeon native to the western Palearctic. It belongs to the genus Columba, which includes closely related species such as the rock dove (Columba livia). It has a flexible diet, feeding mainly on plant material, including cereals, and is therefore considered an agricultural pest. Wood pigeons are extensively hunted over much of their range, but this does not appear to have a major impact on their population numbers.
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