Bird identification: Eurasian collared-dove, part II

Self-tutoring about bird watching: the tutor continues about the Eurasian collared-dove.

Back on April 2, 2016, I ID a Eurasian collared-dove. They’re prominent here; I recognize their owl-like cooing often.

Lately I’ve been hearing a squawking sound; what could it be? Tonight I heard it and noticed swooping movement outside. Looking there, I saw nothing at first, but then noticed a tail among high branches. I hoped to behold the bird behind the squawking.

All of a sudden, it took wing and flew to another nearby tree; simultaneously its mate appeared with it. They were light-coloured, dove-like birds.

I looked up the Eurasian collared-dove, wondering if it has two voices – it does. Besides cooing, it can make the squawking sound, which I’ve heard often this season.

Source:

allaboutbirds.org