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Laughing Dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

Description:

A small dove with speckled rufous breast band, blue-grey greater and median coverts and rump, white belly, cinnamon back. Lacks the black neck collar from other dove species in the area.

Habitat:

Most of sub-Saharan Africa, including cities. Avoids woods and prefers areas close to water.

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Dakar, Senegal

Spotted on Mar 27, 2013
Submitted on May 1, 2013

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