Rock Pigeon Sounds

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California, December 31, 2016Recorded by Paul Marvin | Macaulay Library
Song
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Texas, December 22, 2017Recorded by Paul Marvin | Macaulay Library
Wing sonation
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Pennsylvania, April 16, 2020Recorded by Julia Plummer | Macaulay Library

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Songs

Song is a rolling series of throaty coos accompanied by strutting, bowing, inflating the throat, and fanning the tail.

Calls

Pigeons make a prolonged cooing sound at the nest when trying to attract a mate. When alarmed, pigeons utter a short grunting sound.

Other Sounds

When taking off, pigeons often beat the tips of their wings together on upstrokes, making a sharp slapping sound. Upon alighting, they sometimes deliberately and audibly stamp their feet.

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Species in This Family

Pigeons and Doves(Order: Columbiformes, Family: Columbidae)

Rock Pigeon

White-crowned Pigeon

Band-tailed Pigeon

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