Australian Pipit
NameAustralian Pipit
Common NameAustralian Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus australis
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on a paler brown background. Underparts are pale buff to whitish, with distinct dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It has a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a high-pitched, often repeated 'pipit' or 'tsip' sound, sometimes given in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across mainland Australia, Tasmania, and parts of New Guinea, inhabiting a variety of open country habitats.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage, Upright posture, Tail wagging behavior, Long hind claw, Pale supercilium
Description
The Australian Pipit is a small, slender ground-dwelling bird with streaky brown plumage. It is often seen walking or running on the ground, frequently wagging its tail, and has an upright posture.
