Peruvian Pipit
Anthus peruvianus
The Peruvian Pipit (Anthus peruvianus) is a rare wagtails and pipit found in 2 countries, weighing about 13 g. The Peruvian pipit is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae, the wagtails and pipits.
About the Peruvian Pipit
The Peruvian pipit is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae, the wagtails and pipits. It is found in Chile and Peru.
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How to identify it
The Peruvian pipit is one of the smallest members of genus Anthus. It is 13 to 14 cm (5.1 to 5.5 in) long. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a brown head with a weak whitish supercilium and a thin white eye-ring. Their upperparts are brown with dark streaks and white "braces" on the shoulders. Their wing coverts have pale tips that show as two wing bars. Their flight feathers are blackish brown with buff edges. Their tail is mostly blackish brown with much white on the outer two pairs of feathers. Voice: The Peruvian pipit's song is "one or several introductory notes followed by a descending sizzle: tik tik SIZZZZZZZZZZZZZ-ZZZZZ". Its call is "a dry chit-it".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Peruvian Pipit can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Peruvian Pipit?
- The Peruvian pipit is one of the smallest members of genus Anthus. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Peruvian Pipit?
- The Peruvian Pipit is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Peruvian Pipit?
- The Peruvian Pipit occurs in 2 countries, including Peru and Chile.
- What birds look similar to a Peruvian Pipit?
- The Peruvian Pipit is most easily confused with the Pechora Pipit, the Bushveld Pipit and the African Rock Pipit.
- Is the Peruvian Pipit endangered?
- The Peruvian Pipit is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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