Common Wood-Pigeon
Columba palumbus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Columbiformes · Columbidae
About
The common wood pigeon, also known simply as the wood pigeon, is a large species in the dove and pigeon family (Columbidae), native to the western Palearctic. It belongs to the genus Columba, which includes closely related species such as the rock dove. 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.
Fun Fact
Common Wood-Pigeons can fly at sustained speeds of 77 mph and have been recorded traveling over 1,000 miles in a single migratory journey.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet consists of plant matter, round and fleshy leaves from Caryophyllaceae, Asteraceae, and cruciferous vegetables taken from open fields or gardens and lawns.
Lifespan
19 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance