South Georgia Pipit
NameSouth Georgia Pipit
Common NameSouth Georgia Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus antarcticus
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)23.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly streaky brown on the upperparts, head, and breast, providing excellent camouflage. The underparts are paler, often buffish-white, with distinct dark streaking on the flanks and breast. It has a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and dark eye stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a high-pitched "tseep" or "tsip". Males also have a distinctive trilling song, often delivered during display flights.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. It is found across the island, particularly in areas with dense tussock grass.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, pale supercilium, long hind claw, ground-dwelling, endemic to South Georgia
Description
This small, ground-dwelling passerine is the only songbird endemic to South Georgia. It has a streaky brown plumage, well-camouflaged against its tussock grass habitat, and is known for its active foraging for invertebrates.
