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Berthelot's Pipit
Anthus berthelotii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.4 cm
Weight
17.5 g
Family
Motacillidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
Berthelot's Pipit is a small pipit endemic to the Canary Islands and Madeira, inhabiting open rocky ground, coastal scrub, and cultivated areas. It has streaked brown plumage with paler underparts typical of pipits. It walks briskly on the ground searching for insects and small seeds, and performs parachuting song flights.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 17.5 g | 0.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Motacillidae (Wagtails & Pipits) |
| Genus | Anthus |
| Species | Anthus berthelotii |
Distribution
Berthelot's Pipit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Berthelot's Pipit endangered?
The Berthelot's Pipit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Berthelot's Pipit nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Berthelot's Pipit?
The Berthelot's Pipit has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 17.5 g.
What order and family does the Berthelot's Pipit belong to?
The Berthelot's Pipit (Anthus berthelotii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.
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