About the Striped Pipit
The striped pipit is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae, which is native to Africa southwards of the equator.
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It is a large pipit, ranging from 17 to 18 centimeters in length and weighing 31-37 grams. The wing coverts have yellow-green edges, and the underparts are olive brown with dark brown streaking. Voice: A loud, penetrating, thrush-like song, uttered from a rock or perch.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Congo - Kinshasa.
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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