Pigeons & Doves in South Yorkshire

5 species matching this filter.

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South Yorkshire 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 urban centres, farmland, and woodland edges provides varied habitats for this family, with Rock Doves thriving in towns and cities while Stock Doves favour the quieter rural landscapes of areas such as the Dearne Valley and the fringes of the Peak District.

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 year-round resident of suburban gardens, farms, and villages, though less abundant than in previous decades. Its monotonous three-note call is distinctive.

Year-round

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European Turtle-dove

European Turtle-dove

Streptopelia turturVU

A rare and rapidly declining summer breeder, arriving in May. One of the UK's most threatened birds, now very scarce here.

May–Aug

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M
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J
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Rock Dove

Rock Dove

Columba liviaLC

An uncommon year-round resident; truly wild birds are hard to distinguish from ubiquitous feral pigeons in urban areas.

Year-round

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J
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Stock Dove

Stock Dove

Columba oenasLC

A common resident of farmland, parkland, and woodland, nesting in tree holes and old buildings. Often seen in small flocks feeding on stubble fields.

Year-round

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Woodpigeon

Woodpigeon

Columba palumbusLC

An abundant resident found everywhere from city centres to farmland and woodland. Numbers swell in autumn with continental immigrants.

Year-round

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