Zebra Dove song and calls

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

Song

The song is a soft, melodious, and often repeated 'coo-coo-coo' or 'krrruu-krrruu-krrruu', sometimes described as a gentle, rolling purr. It can be quite soothing and is a characteristic sound of its habitat.

Calls

Alarm calls are a sharper, more abrupt 'coo' or 'krrru'. Contact calls between pairs are soft, low coos.

When they vocalize

Vocalizes throughout the day, particularly active during the breeding season and in the early morning and late afternoon.

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