Pigeons & Doves in Kent
5 species matching this filter.
Kent's diverse landscapes, from the chalk cliffs of Dover to its rolling farmland and ancient woodlands, provide excellent habitat for all five species of pigeons and doves found in the United Kingdom. Among these, the Woodpigeon and Eurasian Collared Dove are abundant year-round residents, while the European Turtle-dove — now one of Britain's most rapidly declining birds — clings on in Kent as one of its last remaining strongholds in the country. The county's mix of arable fields, hedgerows, and coastal areas makes it a particularly important region for the conservation of this threatened family of birds.
Eurasian Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaoctoLC
A common resident throughout Kent's towns, villages and farmsteads. Its monotonous three-note call is a familiar suburban sound all year.
Year-round
European Turtle-dove
Streptopelia turturVU
A declining summer breeder in Kent's farmland and hedgerows from April to September. One of the UK's fastest-declining birds.
Apr–Sep
Rock Dove
Columba liviaLC
Ubiquitous in towns and cities year-round as feral pigeons. Truly wild birds are essentially absent from Kent.
Year-round
Stock Dove
Columba oenasLC
A common resident found in parkland, woodland edges and farmland across Kent. Often nests in tree holes and old buildings.
Year-round
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
An abundant resident seen across Kent in woodlands, parks, and gardens. Huge autumn flocks gather on farmland, swelled by continental migrants.
Year-round