Laughing dove, Palmtaube, Streptopelia senegalensis

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There are lots of these around our compound.
Mainly hanging out in the Zoo area.

Lots of other pigeons and various doves as well.

When the sun rises, you can see two huge flocks of doves and pigeons take off.
A few minutes later a flock of at least 30 Cattle Egret takes off.
They are here since about 3 weeks.
It’s spectacular to watch

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German name via Bavariabirds

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Tags: birding, birdwatching, egypt, fotografie, hadaba, laughing dove, nicoleb, palmtaube, photography, sharm el sheikh, sinai, streptopelia senegalensis, tórtola senegalesa, tourterelle de sénégal, tourterelle maillée, vogelbeobachtung

by NicoleB
2009-12-28. 06:31:21. 74 words, 886 views. Categories: Doves / Tauben , 22 comments » • Send a trackback »

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22 comments

Comment from: Mohamed Desoky [Visitor]

The best view in our world.it's Nature life.

2009-12-28 @ 07:45

Comment from: Jill [Visitor] · http://www.nutcase007.blogspot.com

good looking bird! he's framed nicely by the vegetation. as for the Cattle Egret - they have such cute faces

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2009-12-28 @ 10:06

Comment from: Tabib [Visitor] · http://redzlan.blogspot.com/

Beautiful bird and Nice blue back-ground.

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2009-12-28 @ 10:42

Comment from: bengbeng [Visitor] · http://www.mylongkang.com

it must b wonderful to have opportunity to film such birds

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2009-12-28 @ 11:25

Comment from: Eileen [Visitor] · http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.com/

Beautiful capture of the pigeon. Love the background.

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2009-12-28 @ 11:47

Comment from: Doug [Visitor] · http://bitterbierce.blogspot.com/

Looks kind of French, doesn't he?

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2009-12-28 @ 13:49

Comment from: Carver [Visitor] · http://carverblog.blogspot.com/

That's a beautiful shot of the dove. I love the contrasts. Beautiful sky for a backdrop.

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2009-12-28 @ 14:20

Comment from: lceel [Visitor] · http://louceel.blogspot.com

Aren't doves and pigeons closely related?

2009-12-28 @ 14:42

Comment from: MaineBirder [Visitor] · http://www.birdingmaine.com

Excellent photo of the Laughing Dove!

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2009-12-28 @ 16:31

Comment from: lisaschaos [Visitor] · http://lisaschaos.com

He's pretty colored!

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2009-12-28 @ 16:48

Comment from: Thom [Visitor] · http://tp4ww.com

Nice photo my friend. All those flocks taking off must be something to see as you say.

I'd love to see that

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2009-12-28 @ 17:33

Comment from: Dan [Visitor] · http://lifesbone.blogspot.com

I've never heard of a laughing dove. Here we see mourning doves. So called, I think because doves take on one partner, as though married. If the mate dies, the other mourns. In the southwest there are Mexican doves that migrate up over the border. They are a smaller dove. The breast of the dove is very tasty. It takes about 4 to 6 dove breasts to make a meal. I have hunted and eaten dove, but I always had mixed emotions since it is a symbol of peace, and I just shot it. But, like I say, it is quite tasty. (Remove breast, by pressing in and pulling up from just below it with the thumb. Remove feathers. Wash. Wrap a slice of bacon around it and grill on an open fire. )

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2009-12-28 @ 18:57

Comment from: bob k [Visitor] · http://ornithographer.blogspot.com

Very nice composition!

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2009-12-28 @ 19:36

Comment from: NatureFootstep Fåglar -Birds SWE [Visitor] · http://nfbird.blogspot.com/2009/12/lovsangare-phylloscopus-trochilus.html

what a slim and elegant dove.

Nice!

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2009-12-28 @ 21:24

Comment from: Mick [Visitor] · http://sandystraitsandbeyond.blogspot.com/

Nice photo of the bird against the very blue sky. Its always good to have birds close by.

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2009-12-28 @ 21:41

Comment from: Neil [Visitor] · http://outandaboutincooloola.blogspot.com

Love the colour on the wing and neck.

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2009-12-29 @ 01:15

Comment from: ramblingwoods [Visitor] · http://ramblingwoods.com/

They do look like our mourning doves and I had 40 of them at the bird feeders today with the nasty snow storm....Michelle

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2009-12-29 @ 02:38

Comment from: NicoleB [Member]

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Thanks everyone!

Not sure what exactly the difference between a dove and a pigeon is.
I need to look that up one day.

They had pigeon breast here on one of the menus, but honestly, I would be afraid over here, seeing what some animals get to eat...

The mourning dove has some different colouring on the wings, Michelle and it doesn't have the patch on the throat

2009-12-29 @ 05:15

Comment from: VanillaSeven [Visitor] · http://vanillaseven.com/2009/12/29/perfect-eyesight/

Again you captured a great composition Nicole. What a lovely dove.

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2009-12-29 @ 10:19

Comment from: Fishing Guy [Visitor] · http://thefishingguy.blogspot.com

Nicole: What a neat looking bird.

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2009-12-29 @ 16:09

Comment from: jingle [Visitor]

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How lovely the bird photo is, I am impressed by everything here,

your blog is so far the best or the most interesting!
I get excited when the happy faces above hop and wink at me

sweet dreams.

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2009-12-30 @ 02:48

Comment from: Vickie [Visitor] · http://vickiehenderson.blogspot.com/

Lovely image. Doves are among my favorite birds. The 'laughing' part is a fun combination. I'm now curious about their call!

2009-12-30 @ 15:00

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