Columba Palumbus Collection

Natural history, Birds, common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)
Vintage engraving of a common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) is a large species in the dove and pigeon family. It belongs to the genus Columba and, like all pigeons and doves

Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus Titchwell Norfolk winter

Common Wood Pigeon -Columba palumbus- perched on a branch, Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Common Wood Pigeon landing in field, Columba palumbus

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) flying with nesting material in beak, Lorraine, France, April

Wood pigeons (Columba palumbus) male and female during courtship preening display, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) pair preening one another, The Netherlands

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Wood Pigeon - adult feeding chicks at nest - Germany Date:

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Wood Pigeon - adult bird foraging in a bush - Germany Date:

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Wood Pigeon - adult bird - Germany Date:

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Wood Pigeon - adult bird in flight above a grain field - Germany Date:

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) perched in a Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) feeding on buds, Wiltshire, UK, April

Red Squirrel attacking a woodpigeon behind lupine flowers Date: 25-06-2021

Red Squirrel and woodpigeon with lupine flowers Date: 24-06-2021

close up of an wood pigeon Date: 17-06-2018

Common wood pigeon hiding behind moss Date: 09-06-2021

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pigeon stand between martagon lily flowers Date: 21-06-2018

red squirrel on a lupine with woodpigeon beneath Date: 21-06-2018

Red Squirrel and woodpigeon standing with a tiger lily Date: 07-08-2021

two woodpigeon with peony flowers Date: 02-07-2021

woodpigeon stand in the rain Date: 02-07-2021

Red Squirrel and woodpigeon with peony flowers Date: 30-06-2021

Woodpigeon, perched amongst cherry tree leaves, in the rain, resting with raindrops on festhers, Hessen, Germany Date: 28-May-19

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Woodpigeon - in flight, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Woodpigeon - in flight, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) in falling snow. Leicestershire, UK, February

Ring Dove Woodpigeon (Columba Palumbus), 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
986244 Ring Dove Woodpigeon (Columba Palumbus), 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Perrott, Charlotte L. E. (fl.1835) (after); 50x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) drinking, Bayern, Germany. May

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) footprints in snow, Norfolk, England, March

Wood-Pigeon or Ring-Dove - Colum ba palum bus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wood-Pigeon or Ring-Dove - Colum ba palum bus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Ring Dove (Columbs palumbus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Ring Dove (Columbs palumbus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

The Naturalists Library, Ornithology Vol V, Ring Pigeon, c1833-1865. Artist: William Home Lizars
The Naturalists Library, Ornithology Vol V, Ring Pigeon, c1833-1865

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Wood Pigeon - adult bird in flight above a grain field - Germany Date:

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Wood Pigeon - adult in flight - Germany Date:

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Wood Pigeon - adult in flight - Germany Date:

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Wood Pigeon - adult bird drinking - Germany Date:

Common Wood Pigeon in flowerfield, Columba palumbus, Netherlands

Common Wood Pigeon near a tree, Columba palumbus, Netherlands

Dense flock of flying migrating Common Wood Pigeons, Columba palumbus, Netherlands

Common Wood Pigeon perched on a pole, Columba palumbus, Netherlands

Common Wood Pigeon perched on roof, Columba palumbus

Flying flock of Common Wood Pigeons, Columba palumbus, Netherlands

Common Wood Pigeon perched on grass with snow, Columba palumbus

Flying, migrating flock Common Wood Pigeons, Columba palumbus, Netherlands

Common Wood Pigeon in beach forest, Columba palumbus

Common Wood Pigeon flying through the city, Columba palumbus

Common Wood Pigeon group flying, Columba palumbus

Common Wood Pigeon close-up, Columba palumbus, Italy

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The common wood pigeon, scientifically known as Columba palumbus, is a fascinating bird with a rich natural history. Found in various parts of Europe, including Norfolk in winter and the Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn in Germany, this species showcases its beauty and adaptability. One can often spot the common wood pigeon perched gracefully on branches or landing gracefully in fields. With its distinctive coloring and elegant posture, it effortlessly captures attention. In Lorraine, France, one can witness these pigeons flying with nesting material in their beaks as they prepare to build their homes. During courtship rituals, male and female wood pigeons engage in preening displays that are both captivating and endearing. The Netherlands offers an enchanting sight where pairs of these birds lovingly groom each other. In Wiltshire, UK during April when spring blooms fill the air with fragrant buds from Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), one may find these wood pigeons feasting on them while perched high above. It's a delightful scene that highlights their role as seed dispersers within ecosystems. These pictures depict different aspects of the life - from its foraging habits to courtship behaviors - showcasing the diversity and charm possessed by this avian species. Whether observed up close or admired from afar, the common wood pigeon never fails to captivate bird enthusiasts worldwide with its gracefulness and natural allure.