Australian Pipit
Anthus australis
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Not Evaluated
Family
Motacillidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Australian Pipit is a ground-dwelling songbird found in open grasslands and farmland across Australia. It has streaked brown plumage typical of pipits and walks along the ground feeding on insects and seeds. Its taxonomic status has been revised, with some authorities treating it as a distinct species from the Australasian Pipit.
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Motacillidae (Wagtails & Pipits) |
| Genus | Anthus |
| Species | Anthus australis |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Australian Pipit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 14 days.
What order and family does the Australian Pipit belong to?
The Australian Pipit (Anthus australis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Motacillidae family
Abyssinian Longclaw
Macronyx flavicollis
Near Threatened
African Pied Wagtail
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Least Concern
African Pipit
Anthus cinnamomeus
Least Concern
Alpine Pipit
Anthus gutturalis
Least Concern
Australasian Pipit
Anthus novaeseelandiae
Least Concern
Berthelot's Pipit
Anthus berthelotii
Least Concern
Blyth's Pipit
Anthus godlewskii
Least Concern
Buff-bellied Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Least Concern