What Does It Mean When a Pigeon Coos

One of the main reasons pigeons coo is to communicate with each other. The calling is particularly used when they’re trying to attract a mate or defend their territory. … If a pigeon is making a grunting noise, this usually means they’re in distress or they’re using the sound as an alarm or to warn others.

Why do pigeons make cooing noises?

Calls. Pigeons make a prolonged cooing sound at the nest when trying to attract a mate. When alarmed, pigeons utter a short grunting sound.

Do female pigeons coo?

Both males and females generally coo. But the male pigeons ‘bow and scrape’ (bowing their heads, while scraping their tail feathers along the ground). The females are generally less vocal than the males.