Georgi Tsachev
Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) is one of the big family members.
The length of his body is 41-43 cm, the width of the wings is about 75 cm and the weight is 300 – 650 g. There is no marked sexual dimorphism, but the male is slightly larger and with a metallic sheen on the neck. Its plumage is bluish-gray with a white spot on both sides of the neck, and the throat and chest are reddish in color. The legs are red, the beak in a light color.
It is found across Europe and most of Asia. It inhabits the wooded areas.
Lives in different types of relatively rare forests, the food is looking for on the ground and the trees. Foods with grains, seeds of crops, fruits, young shoots, weeds and more.
Monogamous bird. It nests in trees.
Wow you got some incredible shots of this bird. I have not seen before.
And I had not met this bird in nature until recently
I am a bit confused for you have mentioned these birds. They are monogamous. What do you mean by that? Do birds get married?
They live with one partner while one does not die. So are the storks.
Such a great picture and facts about this magical bird. The pictures are awesome!
These photos are from the Danube Delta.
One year ago I visited Kerkini Lake in Greece and from there I liked to shoot birds.
This Saturday, I’m going back to Kerkini, and I hope to be able to make good shots.
These pictures are amazing – hopefully, you will share the new ones as well!!!
With the greatest pleasure!
I am looking forward to them!!
Good shots. I love your pictures.
I’m glad you like it : )))