And the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.

Thy cheeks are beautiful as the turtledove's, thy neck as jewels.

Another species, also said to be increasing in the country-theturtledove, was extremely abundant.

The cause or causes of the increase of the turtledove are not far to seek.

Besides the turtledove there is no other bird that is the harbinger of good luck.