Berthelot's Pipit
NameBerthelot's Pipit
Common NameBerthelot's Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus berthelotii
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)13.8
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on a paler brown background. The underparts are buffish-white with prominent dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It features a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, complemented by distinctive orange-pink legs.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid series of high-pitched notes, often delivered during a display flight. Common calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, coastal, mountain, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Macaronesian islands, specifically found on Madeira, Desertas, Selvagens, and the Canary Islands.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage on upperparts and breast, Pale supercilium, Orange-pink legs, Ground-dwelling behavior, Distinctive call and song, Endemic to Macaronesian islands
Description
This small, slender passerine is characterized by its streaky brown plumage and ground-dwelling habits. It typically forages for insects in open, often rocky or sparsely vegetated environments across its island range.
