Sokoke Pipit
NameSokoke Pipit
Common NameSokoke Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus sokokensis
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker brown streaks, providing excellent camouflage. Underparts are whitish, heavily streaked with dark brown on the breast and flanks. It features a pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsip', often given while in flight or from a low perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a few fragmented coastal dry forests in southeastern Kenya (primarily Arabuko-Sokoke Forest) and northeastern Tanzania (e.g., Zaraninge Forest).
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Heavily streaked brown and white plumage, Pale supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Restricted to specific coastal forest habitats
Description
The Sokoke Pipit is a small, terrestrial passerine bird characterized by its streaky brown plumage. It is a shy species, typically found foraging for insects on the forest floor within its highly restricted range.
