Wood pigeonColumba palumbus

A large pigeon with gray plumage, including the underside of its wings. It has a large white patch on its wings and neck, all visible in flight, and its tail has a large black bar at the tip.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Breeding Season February - July

Dimension Length: 40 cm

Habitat Forest and semi-open habitats, including towns and gardens.

Pombo-torcaz  © Avelino Vieira

Pombo-torcaz © Avelino Vieira

Pombo-torcaz  © Avelino Vieira

Pombo-torcaz © Avelino Vieira

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