The plumage of Feral Pigeons varies.

© Raymond Small TQ4792 26/06/2021 Rock Dove

The Rock Dove has a pale grey body with two black wing bars, a darker head with a iridescent green and purple neck, and a white rump.

© Raymond Small TQ4792 11/09/2022 Romanian Barred Highflyer

The Romanian Barred Highflyer is a variety of pigeon that originates from Romania and which is believed to have been developed in the 19th and 20th century for racing.

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© Raymond Small TQ4792 19/06/2020 Fantailed Dove

The Fantail is a breed of fancy pigeon characterised by a fan-shaped tail comprising of up to 40 feathers, members of the pigeon family generally have 12-14 tail feathers. In the United Kingdom this species is associated with being kept in dovecots. It is unusual to spot one in Hainault Forest.

© Raymond Small TQ4792 19/06/2020

© Raymond Small TQ4792 19/06/2020

© Raymond Small TQ4792 19/06/2020