Food
The diet of the Laughing dove consists mostly of seeds, but they also eat wheat and small insects.
Habitat
Laughing doves are found throughout Africa, the Middle East, some parts of Asia, and Australia. They prefer arid scrub or thorny bush country near water. Laughing doves have adapted well in developed areas, nesting on top of buildings, on window sills, and any other place they can build a stable nest.
Social Structure
Laughing doves are monogamous and pair for life. This stable relationship forms their major social structure.
Birth & Offspring
A female Laughing dove lays 2 eggs and incubates then for about 14 days. she handles most of the incubation, but the father relieves her when necessary.
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