Pigeons & Doves in Berkshire

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Berkshire is home to five species of pigeons and doves, ranging from the ubiquitous Woodpigeon to the increasingly rare European Turtle-dove. The county's mix of farmland, woodland and urban areas provides diverse habitats for this family, with species such as the Stock Dove favouring mature parkland and the Eurasian Collared Dove thriving in gardens and suburban settings across the region.

European Turtle-dove
European Turtle-doveSmallest · 26cm
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Woodpigeon
WoodpigeonLargest · 45cm
Ranges from the European Turtle-dove (26cm) to the Woodpigeon (45cm)4 year-round residents
Eurasian Collared Dove

Eurasian Collared Dove

Streptopelia decaoctoLC

A resident of suburban gardens and farmyards, present all year but less widespread than Woodpigeon. Its monotonous call is distinctive.

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European Turtle-dove

European Turtle-dove

Streptopelia turturVU

A rare and rapidly declining summer breeder, arriving in May. Favours scrubby farmland edges; one of the UK's most threatened birds.

May–Aug

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Rock Dove

Rock Dove

Columba liviaLC

Feral populations inhabit Berkshire's towns, though pure wild-type birds are uncommon. Nests on buildings and bridges year-round.

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Stock Dove

Stock Dove

Columba oenasLC

An uncommon but widespread resident, nesting in tree holes in parkland and woodland. Quieter and less conspicuous than the ubiquitous Woodpigeon.

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Woodpigeon

Woodpigeon

Columba palumbusLC

Abundant year-round resident, thriving in Berkshire's gardens, parks, and farmland. Numbers swell in winter with continental arrivals.

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