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The yellow-tufted pipit is identified in the field by its brown and gray feathers. The species is further recognized by the marks of yellow on the stomach and wings. Its grayish, white eyebrow allows the yellow-tufted pipit to be spotted within the varying genera. The pipit has a dark brown beak and light brown, petite legs. The bird ranges in size from 17–18 centimeters (6.7–7.0 inches) and 29–32.5 grams (1.0–1.1 ounces). The species is sexually monomorphic.
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When to see the African Rock Pipit
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 11 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the African Rock Pipit
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the African Rock Pipit
The yellow-tufted pipit or African rock pipit is a small-sized, passerine bird that is native to South Africa and Lesotho. The yellow-tufted pipit is commonly found in mountain terrain, and they create their habitats in high-altitude shrub-land, grassland, and rocky areas. This species is identified by its brown and gray feathers. The bird has a white-gray eyebrow and yellow markings within its wings and stomach. The call of the yellow-tufted pipit allows the bird to stand out from other pipit species. The bird produces a repeated "whee-tsrreeu" that is loud and high-pitched. The yellow-tufted pipit has a life expectancy ranging from two to three years old.
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Easily confused with
Paramo PipitAnthus bogotensisThe paramo pipit is about 15 cm (5.9 in) long.
Pechora PipitAnthus gustaviA. gustavi is a small pipit, which somewhat resembles non-breeding red-throated pipit in plumage.
Peruvian PipitAnthus peruvianusThe Peruvian pipit is one of the smallest members of genus Anthus.
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