OTHER NAMES: Laughing Turtle Dove, Palm Dove, Senegal Dove, Little Brown Dove
Latin Etymology: Spilopelia ("spot dove") senegalensis ("of Senegal")
Adult Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis) at Side, Antalya, Turkey - March 2025
Featured Subspecies: Spilopelia senegalensis senegalensis
Weight: 70-92g / Length: 25cm / Wingspan: 45cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A small and dainty species of pigeon that has adapted well to living around humans and has an extensive range from East Africa to Western China, generally in warm and dry habitats. They are often seen in pairs or small groups foraging on the ground. Their British language name comes from their call which does indeed have a slightly laugh like quality to it.
Related Species:
ORDER: Columbiformes
FAMILY: Columbidae
GENUS: Spilopelia
SUBSPECIES: S. s. phoenicophila, S. s. aegyptiaca, S. s. sengegalensis, S. s. cambayensis, S. s. ermanni
- Sighting Locations -
TURKEY - Turkish: Küçük kumru ("Little dove")
- ANTALYA 2025 TRIP - A common and abundant resident throughout.
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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