Woodpigeon  (Columba palumbus)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes
Family Columbidae
Genus Columba (1)
Size Length: 38-43 cm (2)
Weight: 68-77 cm (2)
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Status

Widespread and common (3). May be killed or taken under the terms of General Licences (Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) (6). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern) (7).