Stock dove Columba oenas

Grey and black pigeon often seen on farmland

Habitat: parkland, woodland edge and wooded farmland

Widely distributed resident

Sooty grey upperparts, black on wings; small green patch on neck, pinkish breast

Unlike wood pigeon, has no white patches on neck or wings

Can form large flocks in crops on farmland; eats seed, grain and crops

Nest is a hole in tree or cliff

2-3 broods March to June; 2 white eggs