African Pipit
NameAfrican Pipit
Common NameAfrican Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus cinnamomeus
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaked brown with darker feather centers and buff edges, providing excellent camouflage. Underparts are buffish-white, heavily streaked with dark brown on the breast and flanks. It features a pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, a slender dark bill, and pinkish-brown legs.
Vocalization / CallIts typical call is a sharp 'chip' or 'tsip'. During its display flight, it delivers a sustained, high-pitched song, often described as a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, found from Senegal and Ethiopia south to South Africa, inhabiting suitable open grassland and savanna habitats.
Identifying Featuresstreaked brown plumage, pale supercilium, slender bill, ground-dwelling, upright posture
Description
The African Pipit is a small, slender, ground-dwelling passerine bird known for its streaked brown plumage that provides excellent camouflage. It typically walks or runs on the ground in open grassy areas, foraging for insects and other invertebrates.
