Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis cambayensis) - 20190224-04
Small, similar in size to European Turtle-Dove. Tail is strikingly long with white corners and a grey center, but is all white underneath. Its body is pastel shades of brown and pink with a spotted black collar. Usually associated with human-modified landscapes, such as plantations, gardens, and urban areas as long as some trees are present. The call is a repetitious “coo- coo coo ru” replicated 5–8 times. (eBird)
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The first of many Laughing Doves seen during our trip to Ghana. This one was strutting his stuff along a low wall around our hotel just outside of Accra.
Explored March 29, 2019 at #147.
Afienya, Ghana. February 2019.
Ashanti African Tours.
Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis cambayensis) - 20190224-04
Small, similar in size to European Turtle-Dove. Tail is strikingly long with white corners and a grey center, but is all white underneath. Its body is pastel shades of brown and pink with a spotted black collar. Usually associated with human-modified landscapes, such as plantations, gardens, and urban areas as long as some trees are present. The call is a repetitious “coo- coo coo ru” replicated 5–8 times. (eBird)
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The first of many Laughing Doves seen during our trip to Ghana. This one was strutting his stuff along a low wall around our hotel just outside of Accra.
Explored March 29, 2019 at #147.
Afienya, Ghana. February 2019.
Ashanti African Tours.