Palumbus Collection

Picture No. 10782790
Decoy birds Wood Pigeons given water to drink - Wood Pigeon hunting area (Columba palumbus) Date:

Wood pigeon, common pigeon and turtle dove
Wood pigeon, Columba palumbus, common pigeon, Columba livia, and turtle dove, Streptopelia risoria. Pigeon ramier, biset, tourterelle

Wood pigeons (Columba palumbus). Date: 1877

Wood pigeon, Columba palumbus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Picture No. 11980559
Wood pigeon - bathing in garden pond - Lincolnshire Date:

Picture No. 11980558
Wood pigeon - bathing in garden pond - Lincolnshire Date:

Common Wood Pigeon - adult - grooms on top of a cottage roof - April (Columba palumbus L.). Isle of Wight - UK

Picture No. 10889131
Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10883949
Woodpigeon - In Flight (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10890526
Woodpigeon - on ground - with grass and white clover (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10889113
Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10889111
Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10886051
Wood Pigeon - drinking from pond (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10883834
Woodpigeon - In garden birdbath (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10883831
Woodpigeon - Feeding on Rowan Berries in Snow - in Garden (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10883835
Woodpigeon - In garden birdbath (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10863695
Woodpigeon - On garden lawn (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10857045
Wood Pigeon - in nest with young (columbus palumbus Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10782784
Wood Pigeon hunting area (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10782785
Decoy bird Wood Pigeon given water to drink (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10894190
Wood Pigeon - perched in tree (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10894083
Wood Pigeon - perched on garden fence (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10894018
Woodpigeon - flock in flight over cornfield (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10894017
Woodpigeon - flock in flight (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10894016
Woodpigeon - in flight (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10893211
Wood Pigeon - silhouetted at sunset (Columba palumbus) Date:

Picture No. 10891362
Common Wood Pigeon - adult - grooms on top of a cottage roof - April (Columba palumbus L.) Date:

Picture No. 10901184
Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) Date:

Wood Pigeon collecting nesting material

Wood Pigeon on fencing post with red brick wall behind

Wood pigeon dead adult, killed, plucked and eaten by raptor

Gnats hover above a Wood Pigeon

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, preening

Wood Pigeon preening its feathers. Note the gnats flying above the head of the bird

Wood pigeon in snow
Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) in snow. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in January

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"Palumbus: Majestic Wood Pigeons and Their Graceful Presence" In Picture No. 10782790, we are introduced to the captivating world - the wood pigeon, scientifically known as Columba palumbus. These beautiful birds display a unique blend of elegance and strength as they perch on branches, their feathers shimmering in the sunlight. Wood pigeons, also referred to as common pigeons or turtle doves, are a familiar sight in many regions. With their plump bodies and distinctive gray-blue plumage, they bring a touch of tranquility to our surroundings. Picture No. 11980559 showcases these avian wonders perched together on a branch, while Picture No. 11980558 captures their peaceful coexistence with other bird species like the turtle dove. The adult wood pigeon is an epitome of grooming perfection; its meticulous nature is evident in Picture No. 10889131 where it meticulously preens its feathers atop a tree branch. This attention to detail ensures that their appearance remains impeccable at all times. As social creatures by nature, wood pigeons often gather in groups called flocks or "congregations. " Pictures No. 10883949 and No. 10890526 offer glimpses into these gatherings where numerous pigeons come together for companionship and safety. Picture No. 10889113 highlights another aspect behavior - courtship rituals during mating season when males engage in elaborate displays to attract potential mates through puffing up their chests and bowing gracefully towards each other. Wood pigeons play an essential role within ecosystems by dispersing seeds through their droppings while foraging for food high up on trees or ground level as seen in Pictures No. 10889111 and No. 10782790 respectively. Palumbus represents more than just a species; it embodies gracefulness amidst nature's tapestry.