Hellmayr's Pipit
NameHellmayr's Pipit
Common NameHellmayr's Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus hellmayri
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker centers to feathers, often showing a rufous wash. Underparts are whitish to buff, heavily streaked with dark brown on the breast and flanks. It has a pale supercilium and a dark eye-line.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a thin, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsip', often given in flight. The song is a series of high-pitched, somewhat jumbled notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the grasslands and high-altitude areas of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, pale supercilium, slender bill, tail-bobbing behavior, ground-dwelling
Description
Hellmayr's Pipit is a small, streaky brown passerine bird typically found in open grasslands and pastures. It forages on the ground for insects, often exhibiting a characteristic tail-bobbing motion.
