Common wood pigeon

The common wood pigeon is a chunky, tree-dwelling bird found across Europe and parts of Asia. Recognizable by its gray body and striking white neck patch, it often visits gardens and farm fields. These adaptable birds thrive in both wild woodlands and human-altered landscapes.

• Their diet consists mostly of seeds, crops, and other plant matter.
• Farmers sometimes consider them pests due to their crop-feeding habits.
• Despite being hunted in many areas, their populations remain stable.