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Laughing Dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Delicate interplay of pastel colours: hues of greys and blues. Black spots on the throat. soft cooing sounds.

Habitat:

Open land with tree cover. Urban adaption is good.

Notes:

Other names include Palm Dove and Senegal Dove. In India, we call it the Little Brown Dove.

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