Pigeons & Doves in Devon

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Devon's diverse landscapes, from rugged coastlines and farmland to ancient woodlands and urban gardens, support five species of pigeons and doves. The ubiquitous Woodpigeon and Eurasian Collared Dove are familiar sights across the county, while the scarcer Stock Dove favours old parkland and cliff faces. Notably, Devon's coastal cliffs provide habitat for Rock Doves, though truly wild populations are rare, and the European Turtle-dove, once a cherished summer visitor, has become increasingly difficult to find due to dramatic national declines.

European Turtle-dove
European Turtle-doveSmallest · 26cm
to
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 familiar resident of Devon's gardens, farms, and villages year-round. Its monotonous three-note call is a constant backdrop.

Year-round

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
European Turtle-dove

European Turtle-dove

Streptopelia turturVU

Now critically rare, occasionally recorded on spring passage in May. Devon lies on its declining migration route through southern England.

May

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Rock Dove

Rock Dove

Columba liviaLC

Found year-round along Devon's sea cliffs and in towns as feral pigeons. True wild-type birds favour rocky coastal ledges.

Year-round

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Stock Dove

Stock Dove

Columba oenasLC

A quiet, unobtrusive resident of Devon's mature woodlands and parkland. Often overlooked but identified by its black eye and wing bars.

Year-round

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Woodpigeon

Woodpigeon

Columba palumbusLC

An abundant year-round resident found in woodlands, parks, gardens, and farmland across the county. Numbers swell in autumn with continental immigrants.

Year-round

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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