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Laughing Dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
26,4 cm
Масса
105,0 g
Семейство
Columbidae
Отряд
Columbiformes

The Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.4 cm and a weight of 105 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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О нас

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
Размах крыльев 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Масса 105,0 g 3.70 oz

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.

Размер кладки

1-4

Звук

Пение

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes carrying through dense Australian forest and scrub. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Семейство Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Spilopelia
Виды Spilopelia senegalensis

Distribution

Laughing Dove has been recorded in 7 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Laughing Dove endangered?
The Laughing Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Laughing Dove nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
What does the Laughing Dove sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes carrying through dense Australian forest and scrub. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Laughing Dove?
The Laughing Dove has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 105.0 g.
What order and family does the Laughing Dove belong to?
The Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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