Pigeons & Doves in Oxfordshire
5 species matching this filter.
Oxfordshire is home to five species of pigeons and doves, ranging from the ubiquitous Woodpigeon found in gardens, farmland, and woodlands across the county to the increasingly rare European Turtle-dove, a summer visitor now largely confined to scattered pockets of suitable scrubby habitat. The county's mix of arable farmland, ancient woodlands, and urban centres provides diverse niches for this family, with Stock Doves favouring old parkland trees and Rock Doves found in their feral form throughout Oxford and other towns.
Eurasian Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaoctoLC
A common year-round resident of gardens, farms, and villages, its monotonous three-note call is a familiar sound across Oxfordshire.
Year-round
European Turtle-dove
Streptopelia turturVU
A rare and rapidly declining summer visitor, arriving in May to breed in farmland hedgerows. One of the UK's most threatened birds.
May–Jul
Rock Dove
Columba liviaLC
A common and familiar resident of towns and cities, nesting on buildings throughout Oxford and surrounding urban areas.
Year-round
Stock Dove
Columba oenasLC
A common resident of farmland, parkland and woodland edges year-round. Often nests in tree holes and old buildings.
Year-round
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
Abundant throughout the county in gardens, parks, and farmland. One of Oxfordshire's most familiar birds, present in large numbers all year.
Year-round