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A photo of a Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis)
Laughing Dove

Laughing Dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

The laughing dove (Spilopelia senegalensis) is a small pigeon that is a resident breeder in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Western Australia where it has established itself in the wild after being released from Perth Zoo in 1898. This small long-tailed dove is found in dry scrub and semi-desert habitats where pairs can often be seen feeding on the ground. It is closely related to the spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis) which is distinguished by a white and black chequered necklace. Other names include laughing turtle dove, palm dove and Senegal dove while in Asia the name of the little brown dove is often used.
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Theo Louw
Sunday 28 May 2023 - 11:43am
South Africa
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Aart Verrips
Sunday 28 May 2023 - 6:13am
South Africa
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Mika Vosloo
Saturday 27 May 2023 - 1:08pm
South Africa
A photo of a Laughing Dove photographed in CAPE TOWN STUDIES AND TOURS South Africa
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Brenda van Huyssteen (FB) 2022 sightings
Saturday 27 May 2023 - 9:09am
South Africa
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