Blyth's Pipit
NameBlyth's Pipit
Common NameBlyth's Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus godlewskii
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker feather centers, providing excellent camouflage. Underparts are buffy white, with distinct dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It features a prominent pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a short, sharp 'chip' or 'psip', often given in flight. The song is a series of repeated, somewhat monotonous phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in central Asia, including Mongolia, southern Siberia, and northern China. It undertakes long migrations, wintering across South and Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown upperparts, buffy white underparts with breast streaking, pale supercilium, dark eye-stripe, long hind claw
Description
The Blyth's Pipit is a medium-sized, streaky brown pipit often found in open, grassy habitats. It is a ground-dwelling bird, typically foraging for insects while walking or running across the terrain.
