ABSTRACT
The Laughing Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis) is the most widespread species of Columbidae in Africa. There is no research done on this species in Sudan. Therefore, the present study aims to describe the breeding habits of the Laughing Dove in order to provide field data on breeding and breeding sites locations.Field observations were conducted on the breeding habits of the Laughing Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis) at Khartoum State, Sudan, from 2013 to 2014. Observations were made under natural conditions. Observation were made using binoculars and field camera . A ladder of 4meter height was used to reach the nests. Morphometrics measurements were taken of eggs using vernier caliper. Digital scale professional balance was used to weight eggs.Descriptions were also given of the nest sites , nest building, nesting materials , nest measurements , nest height and preference for nesting trees included Tamrhindi Pterolobium exosum,Tundub, Capparis deciduas, Sedir,Ziziphaus spinachristi, Heglieg, Balanites aegyptiaca. Breeding activities were all shared by both sexes. Egg laying,incubation, hatching and fledgling were observed. The mineralogical contents for egg shells were not significant in two different habitats .The differences in mean of the numbers of nests between three towns (Khartoum, Bahari and Omdurman) was statistically significant difference ( p
Consults, E. & Margani, N (2022). The Status, Diversity and some Aspects of Breeding Behaviour of Avian Species in Khartoum State with Emphasis on the Laughing Dove Streptopelia Senegalensis (2013-2014). Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-status-diversity-and-some-aspects-of-breeding-behaviour-of-avian-species-in-khartoum-state-with-emphasis-on-the-laughing-dove-streptopelia-senegalensis-2013-2014
Consults, Education, and Nawal Margani "The Status, Diversity and some Aspects of Breeding Behaviour of Avian Species in Khartoum State with Emphasis on the Laughing Dove Streptopelia Senegalensis (2013-2014)" Afribary. Afribary, 03 Nov. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/the-status-diversity-and-some-aspects-of-breeding-behaviour-of-avian-species-in-khartoum-state-with-emphasis-on-the-laughing-dove-streptopelia-senegalensis-2013-2014. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Consults, Education, and Nawal Margani . "The Status, Diversity and some Aspects of Breeding Behaviour of Avian Species in Khartoum State with Emphasis on the Laughing Dove Streptopelia Senegalensis (2013-2014)". Afribary, Afribary, 03 Nov. 2022. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-status-diversity-and-some-aspects-of-breeding-behaviour-of-avian-species-in-khartoum-state-with-emphasis-on-the-laughing-dove-streptopelia-senegalensis-2013-2014 >.
Consults, Education and Margani, Nawal . "The Status, Diversity and some Aspects of Breeding Behaviour of Avian Species in Khartoum State with Emphasis on the Laughing Dove Streptopelia Senegalensis (2013-2014)" Afribary (2022). Accessed April 16, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-status-diversity-and-some-aspects-of-breeding-behaviour-of-avian-species-in-khartoum-state-with-emphasis-on-the-laughing-dove-streptopelia-senegalensis-2013-2014