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The Stock Dove is a species of pigeon found across Europe and parts of Asia that nests in tree cavities and cliff holes. It matters because it serves as an indicator of healthy woodland and grassland ecosystems, and its population changes can signal environmental shifts in these habitats.
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Species
Least Concernstock dove
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderColumbiformes
- FamilyColumbidae
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Article
The stock dove (Columba oenas) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons. It is widely distributed in the western Palearctic, north to central Scandinavia and south to northwest Africa. Western and southern populations are resident, while northeastern populations are migratory to avoid the colder winters there. It is the type species of the genus Columba.
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