Yellowish Pipit
NameYellowish Pipit
Common NameYellowish Pipit
Scientific NameAnthus lutescens
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)24.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)15.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker centers to feathers; underparts are pale yellowish, especially on the belly and flanks, with fine dark streaks on the breast. It has a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsip', often given in flight. The song is a series of high-pitched, somewhat monotonous notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across much of South America, from Colombia and Venezuela south through Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown upperparts, yellowish underparts, pale supercilium, slender bill, terrestrial foraging
Description
This small, streaky brown pipit is characterized by its yellowish underparts, particularly on the belly and flanks. It is typically found foraging on the ground in open grassland habitats, often giving a high-pitched call.
