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Common Wood-Pigeon

Columba palumbus

The Common Wood-Pigeon is a big, gentle bird with a soft cooing sound. They like to sit in trees and can often be seen in parks and gardens, where they search for seeds and berries to eat.

Habitat: Urban areas, Forests

Appearance

The Common Wood-Pigeon is a large, plump grey bird with a striking white patch on each side of its neck and a prominent white bar across its wings, especially visible in flight. Its breast often shows a rosy-pink hue, distinguishing it from other pigeons.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusColumba
Common Wood-Pigeon
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Common Wood-Pigeon

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A Wood-Pigeon's wings make a loud clapping sound when it takes off, startling predators!

Their nests are often so flimsy, you can sometimes see the eggs right through the bottom!

They drink water by sucking it up like a straw, unlike most birds who tip their heads back!

Wood-Pigeons can nest up to four times a year, having lots of babies quickly!

Special abilities

Ability

Crop Milk Power

Common Wood-Pigeons can produce 'crop milk' from their digestive system to feed their chicks, providing vital nutrients.

Ability

Aerial Acrobat

Common Wood-Pigeons have powerful wings that allow for rapid take-off and quick flight, helping them escape danger fast.

Ability

Seed Spreader

Common Wood-Pigeons can eat many types of seeds and then spread them through their droppings, helping plants grow in new places.

Ability

Alert Listener

Common Wood-Pigeons have excellent hearing that helps them detect approaching predators, giving them time to flee.

Measurements & details

Length
40-45 cm
Wingspan
75-80 cm
Weight
0.3-0.6 kg
Lifespan
3-17 years
Top Speed
90 km/h
Clutch Size
1-2
Incubation
16-18 days

Diet & Feeding

These resourceful birds mostly eat yummy plant parts like seeds, berries, and fresh green leaves they find on the ground or in trees.

Age differences: Young chicks are fed 'crop milk' by their parents before transitioning to an adult diet of plant matter.

Primary Foods

  • seeds
  • berries
  • buds
  • leaves
  • grains
  • acorns

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

It's best to watch birds from a distance and not to chase them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Common Wood-Pigeon?

40-45 cm

What is Common Wood-Pigeon's wingspan?

75-80 cm

How much does Common Wood-Pigeon weigh?

0.3-0.6 kg

How long does Common Wood-Pigeon live?

3-17 years

How fast can Common Wood-Pigeon move?

90 km/h

What does Common Wood-Pigeon eat?

These resourceful birds mostly eat yummy plant parts like seeds, berries, and fresh green leaves they find on the ground or in trees.

Where is Common Wood-Pigeon usually found?

Urban areas, Forests

How does Common Wood-Pigeon hunt?

Foraging

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