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Laughing Dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

The Laughing Dove is a small, gentle bird known for its sweet cooing sounds. It has beautiful brown and gray feathers and loves to hang out in gardens and parks.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Laughing Dove is a small, slender dove with a pale rufous-pink breast and a blue-grey head. It has a distinctive dark, finely spotted neck patch that sets it apart, and a relatively long tail.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusSpilopelia
Laughing Dove
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Laughing Dove

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Doves drink water by sucking it up like a straw, unlike most birds!

Its "laughing" call sounds like a cheerful "coo-coo-coo-coo," a delightful sound!

Laughing Doves often build flimsy nests in unusual, safe spots like thorny bushes.

They can live in busy cities and quiet deserts, showing amazing adaptability!

Special abilities

Ability

Desert Thriver

Laughing Dove has efficient water-use adaptations, allowing them to thrive in hot, dry environments.

Ability

Ground Forager

Laughing Dove can skillfully spot tiny seeds on the ground, helping them find food easily.

Ability

Quick Escape Artist

Laughing Dove can explode into rapid flight, helping them quickly escape from predators.

Measurements & details

Length
25-28 cm
Wingspan
35-42 cm
Weight
0.08-0.12 kg
Lifespan
3-7 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
1-2
Incubation
12-14 days
Migration Distance
0 km

Diet & Feeding

These little birds love munching on seeds, grains, and sometimes tiny insects found on the ground.

Primary Foods

  • Seeds
  • Grains
  • Small insects
  • Fallen berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Common Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

A natural predator that hunts small birds.

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

Often preys on doves in human-populated areas.

depends on

Gum Arabic Tree

Senegalia senegal

Provides seeds and nesting sites for doves.

eats

Wheat

Triticum aestivum

Consumes fallen grains from agricultural fields.

Traits

Also known as

Spotted DoveTurtle Dove

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Laughing Dove?

25-28 cm

What is Laughing Dove's wingspan?

35-42 cm

How much does Laughing Dove weigh?

0.08-0.12 kg

How long does Laughing Dove live?

3-7 years

How fast can Laughing Dove move?

60 km/h

What does Laughing Dove eat?

These little birds love munching on seeds, grains, and sometimes tiny insects found on the ground.

Where is Laughing Dove usually found?

Urban areas

How does Laughing Dove hunt?

Foraging

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