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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Diamond Dove

Geopelia cuneata

The Diamond Dove is one of Australia's smallest pigeons, characterized by its delicate build, blue-grey plumage, and distinctive white-spotted wings. It is a highly terrestrial species well-adapted to the harsh conditions of the Australian interior.

What it sounds like

A mournful, rhythmic series of soft 'coos' typically delivered in a sequence of two long notes followed by three short notes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marc Anderson · AustraliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is among the world's smallest columbids, typically measuring only 19 to 21 centimeters in length.
Adults possess a striking, fleshy red-to-orange orbital ring around the eye which intensifies in color during the breeding season.
They are exceptionally heat-tolerant and are capable of drinking water with a higher salinity than most other bird species.
Their diet consists almost exclusively of tiny seeds, which they forage for by walking slowly across open, sandy ground.
During take-off, their wings produce a distinct mechanical whistling sound used as an alarm signal to the rest of the flock.

Habitat

Arid and semi-arid grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands, usually located near a permanent water source.

Range

Widespread across mainland Australia, primarily throughout the dry interior regions.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Bar-shouldered DoveGeopelia humeralis Barred DoveGeopelia maugeus Peaceful DoveGeopelia placida Zebra DoveGeopelia striata

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