Stock Dove
The Stock Dove is similar in plumage and size to the Rock Dove and feral pigeon. It is largely blue-grey with an attractive iridescent bottle green band on the back of the neck and in flight it shows black edges to the wings and two partial black bands near their back. Unlike the Rock Dove and feral pigeon it does not have a pale or white rump.
The Stock Dove is widely distributed in the UK except for parts of northern Scotland and Ireland. Over half of the European population is found in the UK.
In the breeding season, the Stock Dove can be found in parkland, along woodland edges and by quarries and cliffs whilst in winter small flocks can be found feeding on farmland stubbles.
Date: 13th January 2013
Location: Pennington Flash, Greater Manchester
The Stock Dove is widely distributed in the UK except for parts of northern Scotland and Ireland. Over half of the European population is found in the UK.
In the breeding season, the Stock Dove can be found in parkland, along woodland edges and by quarries and cliffs whilst in winter small flocks can be found feeding on farmland stubbles.
Date: 13th January 2013
Location: Pennington Flash, Greater Manchester
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