Faint, whooshing wing-sounds can also be heard in the recording. The first note is quick and emphasized, while the second note is extended and lower-pitched.Ī useful mnemonic is a simple: “ HOO-hooooo, HOO-hooooo.”īand-tailed Pigeons can make loud wing-claps on takeoff – listen below. The Band-tailed Pigeon’s advertising song is the shortest of the group – just two notes. Listen below to this loud, nasally whine.Įurasian Collared-Doves generally prefer open habitat near suburban, urban, and agricultural areas. Mourning Dove Cooing Sound - Extreme close-up Did you know they make these haunting sounds through their nostrils A gulp of air a big chest expansion and it comes out their nose. When particularly excited or when alighting to a perch, Eurasian Collared-Doves make a conspicuous call. The mnemonic we sing to ourselves is: “ col-LARRRED-dove, col-LARRRED-dove, col-LARRRED-dove,” in a monotone voice. The adaptive reason for this sound isn’t clear, but it is thought to be either a warning of danger to others in the flock or a means of startling nearby predators. This three-note song is often rapidly repeated a dozen times in one bout of cooing. When Mourning Doves take off, a distinct whistling sound is produced by their wings. These include soft clicks and trills that are used as alarm calls, as well as sharp wing noises that serve to startle predators. Use this video to learn yourself to recognize the sounds of the mourning dove. In addition to its well-known coo, the Mourning Dove also makes a number of other sounds. At times, the last note is pitched a bit lower. Enjoy the song of the mourning dove and relax. This song ordinarily consists of three notes on about the same pitch, but with emphasis on the longer and louder second syllable. The most persistent and repetitive advertising coo of the bunch belongs to the Eurasian Collared-Dove. Mourning Doves can be found almost anywhere, but when selecting nest sites, they’re particularly drawn to open woodlands and forest edges.Įurasian Collared-Dove Eurasian Collared-Dove Since Eurasian Collared-Doves sometimes make similar wing-whistles, this alone shouldn’t be used to identify the species, but it’s fun to notice nevertheless! The mnemonic we developed is singing its name as such: “ mour–NIIING-dove-dove-dove.” Try singing along in your head as you listen below.ĭuring take-off and landing, the flapping of a MoDo’s wings often creates a whistling sound. The tone of the entire coo is breathy and, indeed, a bit “mournful.” All notes are on the same pitch, except for the second syllable which is accented and pitched higher.
Though it can vary, the song typically consists of five notes in a distinct pattern. The Mourning Dove’s song is the longest of the three. These three “songs” might be heard year-round, but performances peak in breeding season. In this third Birding By Ear lesson, we’ll address three members of the Columbidae family (doves and pigeons) – the Mourning Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Band-tailed Pigeon.Īll three make similar but distinctive “advertising coos.” Each of these three sounds are most often performed by a male looking to attract a mate or defend a breeding territory, and thus, are generally recognized as songs.
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