Common wood pigeon
Columba palumbus
The common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), also known simply as the wood pigeon, is a large pigeon native to the western Palearctic.
About the Common wood pigeon
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.
Fun Facts About Common wood pigeon
- The common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), also known simply as the wood pigeon, is a large pigeon native to the western Palearctic.
- It has a flexible diet, feeding mainly on plant material, including cereals, and is therefore considered an agricultural pest.
Conservation Status
The Common wood pigeon is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae |
| Genus | Columba |
| Species | Columba palumbus |
Range & Habitat
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