Richard's Pipit
NameRichard's Pipit
Common NameRichard's Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus richardi
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker centers to feathers and paler edges. Underparts are buffy white, often with faint streaking on the breast. It has a prominent pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and dark legs. The tail is relatively long with white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic call is a loud, explosive 'schreep' or 'pschip', often given in flight. It can also produce a more drawn-out 'tseep' or 'chup'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across central Asia from southern Siberia to Mongolia, migrating south to winter in South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is a regular, though often scarce, vagrant to Western Europe during migration.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a pipit, Long tail, Prominent pale supercilium, Dark legs, Upright posture, Streaky brown upperparts
Description
Richard's Pipit is a large, long-tailed pipit with streaky brown upperparts and pale underparts. It typically walks with an upright posture, often found in open, grassy habitats where it forages for insects.
