Stock Dove

Columba oenas

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Brief #

Largely blue-grey with an iridescent bottle green band on the back of the neck and a pink chest.

Synonyms #

  • Paloma zurita (Spanish)
  • Pombo pequeno (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Stock Dove is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Similar in plumage and size to rock doves/feral pigeons. They are largely blue-grey with an attractive iridescent bottle green band on the back of the neck and a pink chest. In flight, they show black edges to the wing and two partial black bands near their back. Unlike rock doves/feral pigeons they do not have pale rumps.

Measurements #

Length: 30 - 33 cm
Wingspan: 60 - 66 cm
Weight: 290 - 330 g

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