African rock pipit

African rock pipit

Yellow-tufted pipit

Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Anthus crenatus

The African rock pipit (Anthus crenatus ), also known as the yellow-tufted pipit, is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in the high-altitude, rocky grasslands of South Africa and Lesotho.

Appearance

The African rock pipit is a uniformly brown pipit with a compact body shape. Its wing coverts have a yellow-green edge. It can be located through its distinctive two-note call.

Geography

Continents
Biogeographical realms

Habits and Lifestyle

It feeds on insects, spiders, and occasionally seeds.

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

References

1. African rock pipit Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_rock_pipit
2. African rock pipit on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22718452/131983712
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/673450

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