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Why can wood pigeons cause damage to crops in Britain?
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Domestic pigeon (Columba livia)
Wood pigeons (Columba palumbus) can cause damage to crops in Britain because they are ground-feeding birds that consume seeds, grains, and berries. In agricultural areas, these pigeons rely on food sources cultivated by humans, such as barley, to sustain their populations. Due to their feeding habits, they are known to be agricultural pests.12