Laughing Dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

Least Concern

The Laughing Dove is a dove of sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, scrub, and open country. It feeds mainly on seeds, fruit, and shoots in woodland, scrub, gardens, savanna, islands, or open country, often giving soft cooing calls and making fast direct flights between feeding and roosting sites.

Family

Columbidae

Group

Pigeons and Doves

Range

Laughing Dove Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, scrub, and open country

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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