Wood Pigeon (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wood pigeon is a large Eurasian pigeon with distinctive white patches on its wings and neck.
- Wood pigeons are known for their mournful calls that echo through the forest.
- A wood pigeon perched on a branch, its white patches glistening in the sunlight.
- The wood pigeon's wingspan can reach up to 37 inches, making it a striking sight in flight.
- In the UK, the wood pigeon is a common sight in woodlands and farmland, where it feeds on seeds and fruits.