The Stock Dove is also known as the Stock Pigeon and can be found throughout England in parks with mature trees and also near large woods and forests. It can also be found on cliffs and in old buildings or ruins. Many people think that this pigeon is the Feral Pigeon which is often seen in towns and cities.

The Stock Dove is a bluey grey colour and it has a shiny green patch on either side of its neck which is more noticeable in strong light. It has a pinkish red breast and two lines of black feathers on its wings. It has two black eyes and an orange coloured beak.

In winter small flocks of Stock Doves can be seen on freshly cut fields looking for food. Stock Doves often feed on seeds from cereal crops, young shoots and also on goosefoot and buttercup plants. Stock Doves can often be heard singing soft 'ooo-woo-ooo-woo' songs.