What does the Wood Pigeon eat?
Columba palumbus
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Diet overview
Herbivore (primarily granivorous and frugivorous)
How it forages
Primarily ground feeders, foraging for seeds, grains, buds, shoots, berries, and fruits. They can also feed in trees. They are particularly fond of acorns, beech mast, and agricultural crops like oilseed rape and cereals. They will also consume invertebrates, especially during breeding season.
When it feeds
Diurnal
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