Rock Dove (Feral Pigeon) song and calls
Columba livia domestica
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Open the appBirdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Rock Dove (Feral Pigeon), especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.
Song
Does not have a complex song. The primary vocalization is a soft, guttural 'coo-COO-coo-coo' or 'roo-COO-coo-coo' used during courtship and territorial displays.
Calls
A variety of soft cooing sounds. Alarm call is a sharper, more urgent 'coo'. A 'whistle' can sometimes be heard from the wings during rapid flight, especially when startled.
When they vocalize
Vocalizes throughout the day, particularly during courtship displays in the breeding season, and when interacting with other pigeons.
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