Stock Dove (Columba oenas)

The Stock Dove measures 12.6-13.4 inches. It has a blue-grey coat with a touch of pink on its chest and a vibrant green patch on its neck. 

This type of dove prefers living in woodlands, farmlands, parks, and gardens; it nests in tree hollows, old woodpecker holes, or buildings. 

It has a diet of seeds and grains and occasionally invertebrates. Its soft cooing sounds are faster and less repetitive than its relatives. 

The breeding season runs from April to July, and the female lays two eggs. Both parents are responsible for looking after them for around 17-19 days. While hunting threatens the Stock Dove in some areas, its population remains stable.