Puna Pipit
NamePuna Pipit
Common NamePuna Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus punensis
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown, providing excellent camouflage against the ground. Underparts are buffy-white with prominent dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It features a pale supercilium contrasting with a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of thin, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'psit' calls, often given while in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of southern Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina, inhabiting the puna grasslands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Streaky brown plumage, Pale supercilium, Ground-dwelling behavior, Tail-bobbing
Description
The Puna Pipit is a small, streaky brown passerine found in high-altitude grasslands of the Andes. It is typically observed foraging on the ground, often exhibiting a characteristic tail-bobbing behavior.
