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Laughing Dove

Birds·February 23, 2026

Bird

Spilopelia senegalensis

Habitat: Scrub, dry farmland, urban parks, gardens, and semi-desert areas.
Diet: Primarily granivorous, feeding on seeds, grains, fallen fruits, and occasionally small insects found on the ground.
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Date Taken: February 23, 2026

Fun Facts

Generally non-migratory and often found foraging on the ground in pairs or small groups.
Native to Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent, and widely introduced in Western Australia.
A small, long-tailed dove with a characteristic pinkish-brown head and neck and a checkered patch on the throat.
Named for its distinct cooing call which resembles a soft, human chuckle or laugh

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Camera

Body: Sony A7III
Focal Length: 594mm
Aperture: f/11
Shutter Speed: 1/3200s
ISO: 1000
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Location

3315 × 2210