Mountain Pipit
NameMountain Pipit
Common NameMountain Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus hoeschi
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are heavily streaked dark brown on a buffy-brown background. Underparts are buffy-white with prominent dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It features a pale supercilium, dark malar stripe, and white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsip', often given in flight. The song is a series of chirping and trilling notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Drakensberg Mountains of Lesotho and South Africa, migrating north to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia during the non-breeding season.
Identifying Featuresstreaked brown upperparts, streaked buffy breast, pale supercilium, white outer tail feathers, long hind claw
Description
The Mountain Pipit is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling passerine with streaked brown plumage. It is known for its migratory habits, breeding in the high-altitude grasslands of southern Africa and moving north during the non-breeding season.
