Columba oenas
The Stock Dove is a medium-sized pigeon with predominantly blue-grey plumage. It features a distinctive green and pink iridescent patch on the side of its neck, and two partial black wing bars that distinguish it from the similar Wood Pigeon.
Females are similar to males, although they are slightly smaller, have less vibrant markings and their bills and legs are usually slightly darker. Both sexes have pinkish-red feet and dark eyes.
Juveniles lack the neck patch and have duller plumage overall, with a dark eye and greyish-pink feet.
Length
32cm to 34cm
Wingspan
63cm to 70cm
Weight
290g to 330g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Grey Blue
Secondary Colour
Pink Green
Beak Colour
Red Yellow Pink
Leg Colour
Pink
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Stock Doves inhabit open woodlands, parklands, and agricultural areas across much of Europe and western Asia. They prefer areas with a mix of trees for nesting and open ground for feeding.
In the UK, they are widespread residents, while northern populations may migrate south for winter. They are absent from Ireland and most of Scotland.
They are more wary of humans than feral pigeons and are not as commonly spotted in gardens or heavily urban areas.
Up to 1,000 meters
Temperate, Continental
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