Red-throated Pipit
NameRed-throated Pipit
Common NameRed-throated Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus cervinus
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsBreeding males exhibit a prominent reddish-orange throat and face, often bordered by a dark malar stripe. The upperparts are streaked brown, and underparts are pale with streaking on the flanks and breast. Non-breeding birds and females have a less intense or absent red throat, often replaced by a buffy wash, but retain the streaked brown plumage and two distinct pale wing bars.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, high-pitched 'psii' or 'tseep', often given in flight. The song is a series of high-pitched trills and whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatstundra, grassland, wetland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the arctic tundra across northern Eurasia and North America. It is a long-distance migrant, wintering primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesReddish throat (breeding plumage), Streaked brown upperparts, Pale underparts with streaking, Two prominent pale wing bars, Pale supercilium, Upright posture
Description
The Red-throated Pipit is a small, slender passerine bird known for its distinctive reddish throat in breeding plumage. It typically forages on the ground, walking with an upright posture, and breeds in arctic tundra environments.
