Upland Pipit
NameUpland Pipit
Common NameUpland Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus campestris
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)20.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy-brown with dark streaking, especially on the mantle. Underparts are pale buff to whitish, with fine dark streaks on the breast and flanks. It has a distinct pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The bill is slender and yellowish with a dark culmen.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a short, sharp 'psip' or 'tsip'. The song, often given in flight, is a repetitive series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across temperate Europe and Asia, from the Iberian Peninsula eastwards to Mongolia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage, Pale supercilium, Slender build, Upright posture, Long tail, Often walks on the ground
Description
The Upland Pipit is a slender, medium-sized passerine with a streaky brown plumage, typically found in open, dry habitats. It forages on the ground, often walking rather than hopping, and has an upright posture.
