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Wood Pigeon (30)
JeanMichel
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 633 W: 87 N: 938]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (2864) | COLUMBA PALUMBUS - Wood Pigeon (En) - Pigeon ramier (Fr) - Ringeltaube (Ge) - Paloma torcaz (Sp) - Ringduva (Sw) - Houtduif (Du) - Ringduve (Da) - Colombaccio (It) - Sepelkyyhky (Fi).
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IDENTIFICATION
Lenght: 40-42cm, Wingspan 75-80cm
Wood Pigeons can be identified in all plumages by the obvious white marks at the bend of the wings which show up in flight as diagnostic white lines down the middle of the wing. Another good feature is the neat white patch on either side of the neck, although juveniles lack this mark. Compared to other pigeons, the Wood Pigeon is bigger and more ponderous in flight with a deeper belly and a longer tail. When taking off and landing, one's can hear their wings flapping. This is noticeable also during nuptial flight, when they climb high and glide further with extended wings.
FOOD
Berries, grain, buds. In autumn, beechnuts and acorns. They often look for food in cultivated fields early in the morning or at dusk.
HABITAT
Breeds in woodlands, scrub and hedges and increasingly, parks and gardens in towns. Winters in woodlands and often feeds on stubble fields.
POPULATION
A common bird throughout much of Europe, especially in wooded areas, but often in towns too.
9-12 million breeding pairs across much of Europe. Half this population can be found in Britain, France and Germany. Population is increasing in Europe. Hunting authorized.
Some infos from this site
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We don't have many around, because they mainly live in the woods, where they nest. Due to this year's cold winter, they come closer and share ivy bays with starlings and blackbirds in our garden.
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Taken early in the morning, with not much light. Focal lenght 300mm (with converter). All enhancements on PaintShop Pro9, including cropping, mirroring, chromatic aberration correction (typical with backlitten shots), levels, USM. On request, original will be posted in the workshop as information. |
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