*Coo:* This call serves various purposes. It can be a greeting between doves, a mother or father dove calling their young, or doves calling each other to find each other.
*Purr, croak, or groan sound:* This is a defensive or aggressive sound. It is a loud call designed to scare off potential predators.
*Gurring sound:* This sound signifies contentment. You can hear this sound from doves at the birdfeeder while they are eating a delicious meal.
*Soft gurgling sound:* Doves make this gurgling sound when feeding one another. Baby doves will typically do this to their mother.
*Clicking or drumming sound:* This sound communicates agitation and is generally directed towards a mate. For example, if a male pigeon is trying to lure a female, this is the sound he will make.