The woodpigeon is a common bird found in gardens, parks, and woodlands throughout the United Kingdom. It is also known by many other names, including ringdove, cushat, culver, and woodie. The term ringdove refers to the bird's distinctive white collar, while cushat is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word 'cuiseat', which means 'a pigeon'. Culver is an old English term, and the word woodie is a colloquial name often used in parts of Scotland and Ireland. Other synonyms for the woodpigeon include rock dove, feral pigeon, and domestic pigeon, although these refer to sub-species of the bird rather than the wild species.