Long-legged Pipit
Anthus pallidiventris
The Long-legged Pipit (Anthus pallidiventris) is a rare wagtails and pipit found in 7 countries, weighing about 22 g. The long-legged pipit, also known as the long-clawed pipit, is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae.
About the Long-legged Pipit
The long-legged pipit, also known as the long-clawed pipit, is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
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How to identify it
The long-legged pipit, aptly named for its stilt-like legs and tall body. The beak is also relatively long. Its olive-gray plumage is distinctive, featuring a prominent moustache stripe, minimal chest streaking, and an unstreaked back. While it's the only pipit within its range during summer, it may mingle with other pipit species in winter. Even then, its long legs, minimal chest markings, and unstreaked back remain key identifiers. Its song is a repetitive "tit-tidii"," and its calls include a "psip" contact call, a harsh "ptic-ptic", and a "poui-titit" flight call.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Long-legged Pipit can be seen all year round, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Long-legged Pipit?
- The long-legged pipit, aptly named for its stilt-like legs and tall body. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Long-legged Pipit?
- The Long-legged Pipit is a small sized bird weighing about 22 g.
- Where can you see a Long-legged Pipit?
- The Long-legged Pipit occurs in 7 countries, including Gabon, Congo - Brazzaville, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a Long-legged Pipit?
- The Long-legged Pipit is most easily confused with the Wood Pipit, the Mountain Pipit and the Ochre-breasted Pipit.
- Is the Long-legged Pipit endangered?
- The Long-legged Pipit is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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