野の鳩ばと

noun

wild pigeon; wild dove

Refers to any pigeon or dove living in the wild, as opposed to domesticated or urban pigeons. Often used in nature writing or birdwatching contexts.

• 公こう園えんで野の鳩ばとが餌えさをついばんでいた。

  A wild pigeon was pecking at food in the park.

• 野の鳩ばとの鳴なき声ごえが森もりに響ひびいていた。

  The cooing of wild doves echoed through the forest.