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Audio Files
Home :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzZ9b7pTFP0
Wood Pigeon :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XfAh4t3t-M
Rock dove :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJWLD5a1_nk
Turtledove :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuPk9V-IV3I
Duck :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFl_d8B0kck
Peafowl :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5wmvOuniPs
Video of Possible Roman Profit-Bird Care (Comical)