American Pipit
NameAmerican Pipit
Common NameAmerican Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus rubescens
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown with faint streaking. Underparts are buffy-white with dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It has a pale supercilium, dark legs, a slender dark bill, and conspicuous white outer tail feathers, especially visible in flight.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive thin, high-pitched 'pipit' or 'tseep', often given in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatstundra, grassland, mountain, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in Arctic and subarctic regions of North America, including Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, as well as high mountains in the western United States. Winters across much of the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Identifying FeaturesTail-wagging behavior, Streaky brown plumage, Slender bill, Pale supercilium, White outer tail feathers, High-pitched 'pipit' call
Description
The American Pipit is a small, slender ground-dwelling bird typically found in open, treeless habitats. It is known for its distinctive tail-wagging behavior while walking and its streaky brown plumage.
