About the Stock Dove
The stock dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons. It is widely distributed in the western Palearctic, north to central Scandinavia and south to northwest Africa. Western and southern populations are resident, while northeastern populations are migratory to avoid the colder winters there. It is the type species of the genus Columba.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba oenas |
| Species Codes | stodov1, STDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Stock Dove belong to?
The Stock Dove (Columba oenas) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Stock Dove?
The stock dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons. It is widely distributed in the western Palearctic, north to central Scandinavia and south to northwest Africa. Western and southern populations are resident, while northeastern populations are migratory to avoid th...
Where can I report a Stock Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Stock Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stodov1, or on iNaturalist.
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