Golden Pipit
NameGolden Pipit
Common NameGolden Pipit
Scientific NameTmetothylacus tenellus
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are brilliant golden-yellow on the head, underparts, and rump, with a distinct black gorget across the chest. Their back and wings are olive-green with black streaking, and dark flight feathers are edged yellow. Females are duller, with less intense yellow and a less prominent or absent gorget, often with more streaking on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'tsee-tsee' call, often given in flight. The song is a series of high-pitched, sibilant notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, its range includes parts of Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It inhabits dry acacia savannas, open woodlands, and thorny bushland.
Identifying FeaturesBright golden-yellow plumage (especially males), Distinct black gorget (males), Streaked olive-green back, Slender build, Upright posture
Description
The Golden Pipit is a small, slender passerine bird known for its striking bright yellow plumage, especially in males. It typically forages on the ground for insects but will perch prominently in trees, often in dry acacia savannas.
