About the Laughing Dove
The laughing dove is a small pigeon that is a resident breeder in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Western Australia where it has established itself in the wild after being released from Perth Zoo in 1898. This small long-tailed dove is found in dry scrub and semi-desert habitats where pairs can often be seen feeding on the ground. It is closely related to the spotted dove which is distinguished by a white and black chequered necklace. Other names include laughing turtle dove, palm dove and Senegal dove while in Asia the name little brown dove is often used.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Spilopelia senegalensis |
| Species Codes | laudov1, LADO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Laughing Dove belong to?
The Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Laughing Dove?
The laughing dove is a small pigeon that is a resident breeder in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Western Australia where it has established itself in the wild after being released from Perth Zoo in 1898. This small long-tailed dove is found in dry scrub and semi-desert habitats where pairs...
Where can I report a Laughing Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Laughing Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code laudov1, or on iNaturalist.