Streptopelia senegalensis
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Subkingdom: | Eumetazoa |
| Superphylum: | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum: | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass: | Tetrapoda |
| Class: | Aves |
| Subclass: | Neornithes |
| Infraclass: | Neognathae |
| Superorder: | Neoaves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Subfamily: | Columbinae |
| Genus: | Spilopelia |
Streptopelia senegalensisis a small pigeon that is a resident breeder in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East east to the Indian Subcontinent. This small long-tailed dove is found in dry scrub and semi-desert habitats where pairs can often be seen feeding on the ground. A rufous and black chequered necklace gives it a distinctive pattern and is also easily distinguished from other doves by its call. It was introduced in Western Australia and has established itself in the wild around Perth and Fremantle.
Common name(s): Laughing dove, Palm dove, Senegal dove, Little brown dove
Synonym(s): Stigmatopelia senegalensis
Common name(s): Laughing dove, Palm dove, Senegal dove, Little brown dove
Synonym(s): Stigmatopelia senegalensis
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