Songs of Woodpigeon and Collared Dove

Woodpigeon and Collared Dove songs can sound similar. Practice getting your ear in here!

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Woodpigeon song is often described as sounding like 'my toe bleeds, Betty' or 'a proud Wood-pig-eon'. Perhaps you will come up with your own memorable phrase!

Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) song - Listen here

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Collared Dove song is rather simpler than that of Woodpigeon. It is akin to a football fan chanting 'un-it-ed, un-it-ed, un-it-ed' - take a listen here.

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) song - Listen here

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