Columba palumbus · Irish: Colm Coille
Ireland's largest and commonest pigeon, with a soft cooing call.
Habitat: Parks, gardens, farmland and woodland. | Season: All year
Song is a soothing five-note coo; a loud clatter of wingbeats gives away a startled take-off.
Wood Pigeons are considered a farmland pest in some areas for the crops they eat, yet they're also an important prey species for birds of prey such as the Peregrine Falcon.
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