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Spotted Dove Sounds

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Song (Western)
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Hambantota, April 03, 2014Recorded by Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library
Song (Western)
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Tamil NaduRecorded by Panchapakesan Jeganathan / Macaulay Library

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Songs

A low-pitched, burry cooing, consisting of a short introductory note followed by 2–4 longer notes.

Other Sounds

Loud wing claps during display flight.

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Species in This Family

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

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Common Ground Dove

Ruddy Ground Dove

White-tipped Dove

White-winged Dove

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