Water Pipit
NameWater Pipit
Common NameWater Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus spinoletta
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown, with a greyish head and a prominent white supercilium. Underparts are pale, often with a pinkish-buff wash on the breast and flanks, which can be streaked, especially in non-breeding plumage. The bill is slender and dark, and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a sharp, high-pitched 'psii' or 'tsip'. The song is a series of high-pitched trills and whistles, often delivered in a display flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, wetland, grassland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in mountainous regions across Europe, Asia, and northwestern Africa. Winters at lower altitudes, often in wetlands, wet grasslands, and coastal areas, extending south to parts of the Middle East and North Africa.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Streaky brown upperparts, Pale underparts, often with pinkish-buff wash, Slender bill, Tail-bobbing behavior, Often found near water
Description
The Water Pipit is a medium-sized passerine bird, often found foraging in wet habitats. It typically bobs its tail and walks with a distinctive upright posture while searching for invertebrates.
