Laughing Dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
A small, slim dove of dry scrub, farmland, gardens, and open woodland across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. It feeds mainly on small seeds and grains taken from the ground, often walking with quick steps between patches of cover. Pairs are usually gentle but can defend nest sites with pecks, wing slaps, and close fluttering displays. Its name comes from the soft, chuckling coo often heard from exposed perches.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Laughing Dove