The Woodpigeon is such a friendly and chubby bird that can be spotted all across Europe. It's quite adaptable and can make itself at home in various habitats, but it particularly enjoys woodlands, gardens, and beautiful parklands. Whether it's in a bustling city or a quiet countryside, you'll find these lovely birds.
Woodpigeons are truly amazing creatures. They are incredibly productive, welcoming little ones into the world from March all the way to late November as long as the weather is just right. During the autumn months, you can witness breathtaking scenes of massive flocks consisting of hundreds of Woodpigeons in agricultural areas.
With its cute small head, plump chest, broad wings, and a gracefully long tail, they have quite the unique appearance. The bill flaunts a muted reddish base, a sunny yellow tip, and a white cere. Their pale yellow eyes and those pinkish feet and legs add to their charm. And oh, let's not forget their striking plumage pattern, whether they're soaring through the sky or gracefully strutting on the ground.
The young Woodpigeon doesn't have the greenish shine on its back of the neck like the adult, and it also doesn't have the white patch on its neck. Its breast appears less vibrant, with a more gentle pinkish hue. The eye has a darker shade of orange-yellow compared to the adult, but other exposed areas remain unchanged.
A grown-up Woodpigeon has a lovely head that's pale blue-grey, with a touch of greenish shine on the back of its neck. It also has a charming white patch on its neck, along with a blue-grey nape and rump. Its closed wing appears as a darker shade of grey, with white on the front part, and striking black flight feathers. If you observe its tail, you'll notice a cool grey color with a wide black band at the end. As for its chest, it showcases a delightful purplish-pink hue that gradually turns into a soft white on the belly area.
Many Woodpigeons can be seen in large groups, and it's quite a sight! When they fly away from fields or trees, you can hear the impressive sound they make. Their flight is swift, characterized by powerful wingbeats.
When viewed from above, you can easily notice the white neck collar and the large white wing patches. Looking from below, the standout features include the lovely pale grey underwing, the delightful pink breast, the lovely off-white belly, and the charming tail band.
A lovely scene often seen in the countryside of Britain during early autumn is the sight of groups of Woodpigeons happily feasting on fields of harvested corn. Farmers put in a lot of effort to discourage the pigeons, but unfortunately, their attempts rarely yield significant results.
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