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Birds of Ireland: Woodpigeon

Woodpigeons are fat-looking and are found here all year around in woodlands, on farmland, and in gardens

Birds of Ireland: Woodpigeon — Adult woodpigeons have white neck patches/crescents on their wings; and a pink-grey breast. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Sun, 25 May, 2025 - 06:05

Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody

Woodpigeon | Colm coille | Columba palumbus

A woodpigeon is typically 40-42cm long with a wingspan of 75-80cm.

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