Recent Records of Breeding Stock Dove (Columba oenas) in Northern Bulgaria
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Photo traps, Beech forest, Columba doves, Woodland birdsAbstract
In this study we present new data on the breeding distribution of the Stock Dove (Columba oenas) in Bulgaria, focusing on mountain habitats. In 2025, nineteen 10-km squares from the European Terrestrial Reference System 1989 were surveyed. The selection was based on previously identified suitable habitats. The present of the species and breeding category was established through point counts and photo cameras. The Stock Dove was confirmed as a breeder in four squares, but also identified as a probable breeder in another two squares falling outside of known species distribution. The results indicate a localized and patchily distributed breeding presence. The findings emphasize the need for systematic monitoring and targeted ecological studies to better understand the species’ breeding ecology, habitat use, and conservation status in the country.
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