8. Laughing dove (ಕಂದು ಬೆಳವ - Kandu Belava)

Laughing dove - ಕಂದು ಬೆಳವ
The laughing dove (Kannada name - ಕಂದು ಬೆಳವ) (Spilopelia senegalensis) is 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. Other names include palm dove and Senegal dove while in India the name of the little brown dove is often used. It was introduced in Western Australia and has established itself in the wild aroundPerth and Fremantle. Wiki


Types of Dove species found in Mysuru

Doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. There are 6 species which occur in Karnataka and i have found 3 in Mysuru.

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