Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)
Introduction
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Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 23 Jun 2018
The woodpigeon is the country's largest and commonest pigeon. Its plumage is mainly grey apart from a white neck patch and white wing patches which are clearly visible in flight. Although commonly shy in the countryside it can be fairly tame and approachable in towns and cities.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.626257
Longitude
1.296998