What is a male dove called?

What do you call a male dove? You probably know that a male human is called a man, but do you know what a male dove is called?

Here we answer one simple question: What is a male dove called? A male dove is called a:

cock

So next time you see a male dove, don't call him a man dove! Although people understand what you mean, it would be more correct to call him a cock.

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