2018 Bonanza Bird #3: Common Wood Pigeon

Cute Birdorable Wood Pigeon

Today's new bird is an Old World species and the largest type of pigeon or dove found in Europe: the Common Wood Pigeon!

The Common Wood Pigeon is a large species of pigeon native to parts of Europe and Asia. They are fairly common and abundant throughout their natural range. They can be found in a variety of habitats, including wild woodlands, as well as rural, suburban and urban areas.

Tomorrow's new bird will be Birdorable #700! This is our all-time most requested bird ever. Can you guess what it will be?

Cute Wood Pigeon Gifts

Comments

Gustavo Carvalho on November 26, 2018 at 12:33 AM wrote:
It's an EMU!!!!
Andrew on November 26, 2018 at 4:07 AM wrote:
common wood pigeon medium sized pigeons like it?
Spurwing Plover on May 23, 2022 at 5:36 AM wrote:
Q. Why did the Pigeon cross the Road? A.He had a Letter for the Chicken

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