About the Common Wood-Pigeon
The common wood pigeon, 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. 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba palumbus |
| Species Codes | cowpig1, CWPI, COWP, COWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Wood-Pigeon belong to?
The Common Wood-Pigeon (Columba palumbus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Common Wood-Pigeon?
The common wood pigeon, 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. It has a flexible diet, feeding mainly on plant material, including cereals, and is therefo...
Where can I report a Common Wood-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Wood-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cowpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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