Pigeons & Doves in Suffolk

5 species matching this filter.

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Suffolk's varied landscape of farmland, woodland, coastal marshes and urban areas supports all five species of pigeons and doves found in the United Kingdom. From the ubiquitous Woodpigeon to the increasingly rare European Turtle-dove, this county offers excellent opportunities to observe this familiar yet often overlooked bird family. Suffolk's arable farmland and hedgerow-rich countryside make it a particularly important stronghold for several of these species.

European Turtle-dove
European Turtle-doveSmallest · 26cm
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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 common resident in towns, villages, and farmyards throughout Suffolk. Its monotonous three-note call is a familiar sound year-round.

Year-round

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European Turtle-dove

European Turtle-dove

Streptopelia turturVU

A declining summer visitor breeding in Suffolk's hedgerows and farmland from April to September. One of the county's most threatened species.

Apr–Sep

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Rock Dove

Rock Dove

Columba liviaLC

Present year-round in Suffolk's towns and along coastal cliffs, though most birds are feral descendants rather than truly wild stock.

Year-round

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Stock Dove

Stock Dove

Columba oenasLC

A common year-round resident nesting in tree holes across farmland and parkland. Often overlooked but regularly seen in flight over Suffolk's fields.

Year-round

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Woodpigeon

Woodpigeon

Columba palumbusLC

An abundant resident found in woodlands, farmland and gardens throughout Suffolk. Large autumn flocks gather on arable fields.

Year-round

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