Birds of Ireland: Woodpigeon

Woodpigeons are fat-looking and are found here all year around in woodlands, on farmland, and in gardens

Adult woodpigeons have white neck patches/crescents on their wings; and a pink-grey breast. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Woodpigeon | Colm coille | Columba palumbus

A woodpigeon is typically 40-42cm long with a wingspan of 75-80cm.