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Laughing Dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

Least Concern
翼展
26.4 cm
体重
105.0 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes
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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
翼展 26.4 cm 10.4 in
体重 105.0 g 3.70 oz

识别

羽毛

Short-billed Cuckoo-dove (alt): rufous-brown above; buff below; shorter bill; long tail; New Guinea cuckoo-dove group; small

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

1-4

声音

鸣唱

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

分类学

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

Distribution

Laughing Dove has been recorded in 7 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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