wood pigeon
noun (also woodpigeon) uk/ˈwʊd ˌpɪdʒ.ən/ us/ˈwʊd ˌpɪdʒ.ən/
[ C ]（斑尾）林鸽
a type of large pigeon (= a type of bird) with a rounded body
Wood pigeons have flown in to the top ten list of most common birds in UK gardens. 林鸽飞身挤入英国花园最常见鸟类名单的前十名。
Woodpigeon or Columba palumbus is the largest pigeon of the region, easily recognized by the prominent white patches on neck and wings. 斑尾林鸽是该地区体型最大的鸽子，颈部和翅膀上有醒目的白色斑块，很容易辨认。
[ U ]（斑尾）林鸽肉
the flesh of a wood pigeon, eaten as food
Partridge and wood pigeon (available all year) should be cooked in the same way. 鹧鸪和林鸽（全年供应）应以同样的方法烹制。
- More examples
- He puffed out his chest like a wood pigeon.
- The mass shoot aimed to help farmers get rid of the wood pigeons, which damage crops.
- The wood pigeons would call softly to each other through the leaves.
- The starters included wood pigeon with turnip mash, sardines and garlic, and red mullet and mussels.