Laughing Dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
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Small dove, 23–26 cm, pinkish-buff with a rufous and grey-spotted neck bib and a long tail. Widespread across Africa and South Asia to Myanmar; also introduced to Australia and parts of Europe. Inhabits urban areas, gardens, and dry woodland. Granivore of seeds; its burbling call is characteristic of African city parks. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 26,4 cm | 10.4 in |
| Peso | 105,0 g | 3.70 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Short-billed Cuckoo-dove (alt): rufous-brown above; buff below; shorter bill; long tail; New Guinea cuckoo-dove group; small
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-4
Sonido
Canto
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes carrying through dense Australian forest and scrub. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Spilopelia |
| Especies | Spilopelia senegalensis |
Distribution
Laughing Dove has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family