26,523 observationsLeast Concern
Laughing Dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Columbiformes ›Family: Columbidae ›Genus: Spilopelia
About
The laughing dove (Spilopelia senegalensis) 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 (Spilopelia chinensis) which is distinguished by...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Laughing Dove is Spilopelia senegalensis.
- The Laughing Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Laughing Dove belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Laughing Dove belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Laughing Dove belongs to the class Aves.
- Laughing Dove belongs to the order Columbiformes.
- Laughing Dove belongs to the family Columbidae.
- Laughing Dove belongs to the genus Spilopelia.