Ground Dove song and calls

Birdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Ground Dove, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.

Song

The song is a soft, monotonous, and mournful 'woo-oop' or 'hoo-oop', repeated steadily. It's often described as a two-note coo, with the second note slightly higher in pitch and emphasized.

Calls

Alarm calls are a sharp 'whistle' or 'peep' when flushed. Contact calls are similar to the song but softer.

When they vocalize

Vocalizes throughout the day, especially during the breeding season, from a perch or the ground.

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