A Wood pigeon relaxes in the winter sunshine and fluffs up its plumage. Largest of the European pigeon family, they are common in town and country.

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A Wood Pigeon relaxes in the winter sunshine and fluffs up its plumage. Largest of the European pigeon and dove family, they are common in town and country.

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Size: 5800px × 4182px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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