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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 26,4 cm | 10.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 105,0 g | 3.70 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Short-billed Cuckoo-dove (alt): rufous-brown above; buff below; shorter bill; long tail; New Guinea cuckoo-dove group; small
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
1-4
Ses
Şarkı
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes carrying through dense Australian forest and scrub. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familya | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Spilopelia |
| Türler | Spilopelia senegalensis |
Distribution
Laughing Dove has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family