Stock dove
Enw gwyddonol: Columba oenas
The stock dove looks very much like the woodpigeon, but without the white neck and wing patches. It can be spotted in woodlands and parks, and on farmland in winter, but rarely visits our gardens.
Top facts
Stats
Length: 32-34cmWingspan: 66cm
Weight: 300g
Average lifespan: 3 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).