The Wood Pigeon | British Garden Wildlife
The British wood pigeon is grey in colour, with a pinkish breast and a white, green, and purple patch on the neck, and is Europe's largest pigeon. The tail has a black tip, and the wings have a prominent white patch. The wood pigeon has a bright yellow eye, and the legs and bill are pink. When in flight, the wood pigeon has a prominent bold white bar across the middle of the wing.
The wood pigeon feeds on seeds and grains but will eat most things from the bird table.
When it walks, the wood pigeon is rather comical as it has a waddling gait. Although it appears to be plump, the feathers of the wood pigeon weigh more than its body.
The wood pigeon has a distinctive song, with five notes; the song can help to distinguish it from the collared dove, which has a three-note song.
The wood pigeon's nest is built from twigs in trees or buildings. The wood pigeon is seen in Britain all year but becomes rather more sedentary in winter. The wood pigeon population has increased rapidly, possibly due to the expansion of intensive arable farming.
The wood pigeon drinks a lot due to its dry diet. When the wood pigeon drinks, it uses its beak like a straw, instead of scooping the water up and throwing its head back. The wood pigeon likes to 'wallow' in garden bird baths, as shown in this video:
The wood pigeon feeds on seeds and grains but will eat most things from the bird table.
When it walks, the wood pigeon is rather comical as it has a waddling gait. Although it appears to be plump, the feathers of the wood pigeon weigh more than its body.
The wood pigeon has a distinctive song, with five notes; the song can help to distinguish it from the collared dove, which has a three-note song.
The wood pigeon's nest is built from twigs in trees or buildings. The wood pigeon is seen in Britain all year but becomes rather more sedentary in winter. The wood pigeon population has increased rapidly, possibly due to the expansion of intensive arable farming.
The wood pigeon drinks a lot due to its dry diet. When the wood pigeon drinks, it uses its beak like a straw, instead of scooping the water up and throwing its head back. The wood pigeon likes to 'wallow' in garden bird baths, as shown in this video: