Tawny Pipit
NameTawny Pipit
Common NameTawny Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus campestris
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)20.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain sandy-brown with faint streaking, contrasting with pale buffy-white underparts. The breast is lightly streaked, and it has a distinct pale supercilium above the eye. Legs are pale pinkish-yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a sharp, dry 'chip' or 'tchip'. The song is a repetitive series of 'chup-chup-chup' notes, often given in a display flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across temperate Europe and Asia, from Portugal east to Mongolia. Winters in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
Identifying FeaturesPlain sandy-brown upperparts, Pale buffy-white underparts with light breast streaking, Distinct pale supercilium, Long tail, Pale pinkish-yellow legs, Upright posture when walking
Description
The Tawny Pipit is a slender, ground-dwelling passerine known for its cryptic sandy-brown plumage. It typically walks rather than hops, often found in open, dry habitats where it forages for insects.
