Nest and nest –building behaviour of Laughing dove Streptopelia senegalensis, at Khartoum, Sudan in (2013-2014)

Abstract

Field observations were made of the breeding habits of the Laughing dove Streptopelia senegalensis at six sites in Khartoum State, Sudan. Descriptions are given of the nest sites, nest building, nesting materials, nest measurements, and nest height was determined. In general the maximum number of nests was found in winter in January and February months and in wet season in August and September months, which indicate that there would be abundant food in these months when young were in the nest. The nest distribution of the Laughing dove (Streptopelia Senegalensis) was found to be moderate. With only 36 nests in the first breeding season (2013). In the second breeding season (2014), the nest distribution was also moderate with only 45 nests. One-way ANOVA was used to analyse variations in the number of nests in seasons and in the study area. The ANOVA revealed there was significant variation in numbers of nests in different seasons (P=0.011) and in study area (P=0.001) in 2013. In 2014 There was significant difference in numbers of nests in season (P=0.05),and in study area(P=0.005).