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Stock Dove

Columba oenas

Least Concern
Envergadura
43,0 cm
Peso
300,25 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Stock Dove (Columba oenas) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43 cm and a weight of 300.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Stock Dove (Columba oenas) — 32–34 cm. Blue-grey; two short incomplete black wing bars; green iridescent neck patch; no white; pinkish breast. Breeds across Europe and western Asia in farmland, woodland, and cliffs; partially migratory. Granivore feeding on weed seeds and grain. Nests in tree holes and rock crevices.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 43,0 cm 16.9 in
Peso 300,25 g 10.59 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Stock Dove: blue-gray overall; two short black wing bars; green neck gloss; no white; yellow bill; smaller than Common Woodpigeon

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CR. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 16-30 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-2

Sonido

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality typical of Somali dry rocky terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Familia Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Genus Columba
Especies Columba oenas

Distribution

Stock Dove has been recorded in 5 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Stock Dove endangered?
The Stock Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Stock Dove nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 16-30 days.
What does the Stock Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality typical of Somali dry rocky terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Stock Dove?
The Stock Dove has a wingspan of 43.0 cm, weight of 300.25 g.
What order and family does the Stock Dove belong to?
The Stock Dove (Columba oenas) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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