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Little Brown Dove
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Biswarup Satpati (Biswarup)
(2779) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-08-09 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Camera: Sony DSC-H1 |
| Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-08-29 5:07 |
| Viewed: 1023 |
| Points: 6 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
The Laughing Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis) is a small pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in the tropics in Africa south of the Sahara, the Middle East and southern Asia east to India. In India it is also known as the Little Brown Dove.
Laughing Dove is a long-tailed, slim pigeon, typically 25 centimetres (10 inches) in length. Its back, wings and tail are reddish-brown with blue-grey in the wings. In flight, the underwings are rich chestnut. |
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Hola Biswarup.
Preciosos detalles los de esta tórtola.
Buen bg y acertado encuadre.
Un saludo y tfs, JL.
- Alex99
(18529) - [2007-08-30 10:48]
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Hi Biswarup.
Your bird picture is very nice. Its attractive subject, delicate lights and colours, excellent composition create a pleasant impression. TFS and kind regards.
Alexei.
Hi Biswarup
Nice capture of the dove who seems to be deep in thought! By the way, we happen to have the same very uncommon name.
Regards,
Biswaroop
Hi Biswarup,
Just an ID correction. This is Streptopelia chinensis suratensis.