Nicholson's Pipit
Anthus nicholsoni
The Nicholson's Pipit (Anthus nicholsoni) is a rare wagtails and pipit found in 6 countries. Nicholson's pipit is a small passerine bird belonging to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae.
About the Nicholson's Pipit
Nicholson's pipit is a small passerine bird belonging to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae. It was formerly included with the long-billed pipit but is now frequently treated as a separate species. It is a bird found in southern Africa. They are non-migratory.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Botswana.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Nicholson's Pipit look like?
- Nicholson's pipit is a small passerine bird belonging to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae.
- Where can you see a Nicholson's Pipit?
- The Nicholson's Pipit occurs in 6 countries, including South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho and Angola.
- What birds look similar to a Nicholson's Pipit?
- The Nicholson's Pipit is most easily confused with the Upland Pipit, the Short-billed Pipit and the Nilgiri Pipit.
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