Long-billed Pipit
NameLong-billed Pipit
Common NameLong-billed Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus similis
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown to sandy-brown, with darker streaks on the crown and mantle. Underparts are buffy-white to pale buff, often with faint streaking on the breast. It features a prominent pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and its long, slender bill is dark above and paler at the base of the lower mandible. Legs are pale pinkish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a harsh, unmusical 'chup' or 'tsip'. The song, often given during a display flight, consists of repeated, simple phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across parts of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, extending into Southeast Asia. Its range is extensive but somewhat fragmented.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender bill, Relatively large size for a pipit, Streaky brown upperparts, Pale supercilium, Upright posture, Prefers rocky, dry habitats
Description
The Long-billed Pipit is a relatively large and slender pipit characterized by its notably long, thin bill and upright posture. It typically inhabits dry, rocky, and open environments, often seen foraging on the ground for invertebrates.
