Laughing Dove

Laughing Dove is a small long tailed dove found in dry scrub areas. Laughing Dove is a small long tailed dove found in dry scrub areas. The golden brown coloured band on the neck with chequered black markings makes it easy to distinguish from other doves. The Laughing Dove is so called because of the distinctive “coo” call that sounds just like a human laughing. They are also known as Palm Dove and Senegal Dove while in India they are often known as Little Brown Dove.

Gujarati Name

હોલો

Scientific Name

Spilopelia senegalensis

Scientific Family

Columbidae

Status in Gujarat

Resident

IUCN Status

Least Concern

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Categories: Pigeons-Doves