Wood Pigeon

The Wood Pigeon is Britain's largest pigeon, easily identified by its plump grey body, pinkish breast, and distinctive white neck patches bordered by an iridescent green-purple sheen. In flight, look for prominent white wing bars that flash conspicuously against the grey plumage. Common throughout the UK and widespread across Europe, this adaptable species thrives in woodlands, parks, gardens, and agricultural land. Once shy woodland birds, Wood Pigeons have successfully colonised urban areas and are now familiar garden visitors.