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Old 26-10-2005, 01:25 PM
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Re: This should test you. Can you tell what is so different with these birds.

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Originally Posted by Jo Pedder
so is it possible to split the two in the field?
First of all by location. They are only located on the far northern shores of Scotland and on the Western Isles so if you see a similar bird elswhere it will be a Feral.

If it is the same location as Rock Doves breed, well just look at the uniformity of markings. I doubt if a Feral Pigeon will be that defined as to be the same as a Rock Dove.

Have a good look at the photos. They are a smart, tidy, looking bird in comparison to similar marked Feral Pigeons.

There is no comparison to a Woodpigeon as the markings are different.
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