Pigeons & Doves in Leicestershire
5 species matching this filter.
Leicestershire 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 varied habitats for this family, with species such as the Stock Dove favouring mature parkland trees and the Eurasian Collared Dove thriving in towns and villages across the region.
Eurasian Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaoctoLC
A common resident in towns, villages, and farmyards across the county. Its monotonous three-note cooing is a familiar suburban sound.
Year-round
European Turtle-dove
Streptopelia turturVU
A rare and rapidly declining passage visitor, now only occasionally recorded on farmland in late spring.
May–Jun
Rock Dove
Columba liviaLC
Abundant year-round as feral pigeons in towns and cities, a ubiquitous presence across urban Leicestershire.
Year-round
Stock Dove
Columba oenasLC
A common resident of farmland, parkland, and woodland edges. Nests in tree holes and old buildings, often seen in small flocks over fields.
Year-round
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
An abundant resident found everywhere from city centres to farmland. Large flocks gather on arable fields in autumn and winter.
Year-round