Rosy Pipit
NameRosy Pipit
Common NameRosy Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus roseatus
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker centers to feathers, giving a mottled appearance. Underparts are whitish with heavy dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It has a prominent pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark eye-stripe. Breeding males may show a pinkish wash on the breast, which is less apparent in non-breeding plumage or females.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a high-pitched 'tseep' or 'psit', often given in flight. The song is a series of trills and chirps.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas and mountains of central and eastern Asia, including Tibet, China, Nepal, and Bhutan. It migrates south for the winter to lower elevations in parts of Southeast Asia and India.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown upperparts, Heavily streaked breast and flanks, Prominent pale supercilium, Long hind claw, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
The Rosy Pipit is a medium-sized passerine bird, typically found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky areas. It forages on the ground, walking or running to catch insects and other invertebrates.
