Paddyfield Pipit
NamePaddyfield Pipit
Common NamePaddyfield Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus rufulus
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on the mantle and back, contrasting with a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The underparts are buffy white, heavily streaked with dark brown on the breast and flanks. The outer tail feathers are white, visible in flight.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a sharp 'chip' or 'tseep', often given while in flight. The song is a simple, repetitive series of notes, typically delivered during an aerial display flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across southern, central, and southeastern Asia, ranging from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Southeast Asia to southern China and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, pale supercilium, long legs, slender bill, ground-dwelling habits, tail-bobbing
Description
The Paddyfield Pipit is a small, slender passerine bird typically found foraging on the ground in open habitats. It exhibits a streaky brown plumage on its upperparts and paler, streaked underparts, often characterized by a distinctive tail-bobbing behavior.
