Alpine Pipit
Anthus gutturalis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.3 cm
Weight
36.5 g
Family
Motacillidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Alpine Pipit is a medium-sized pipit weighing around 37 g with a wingspan of 19.3 cm, inhabiting open alpine grasslands and rocky slopes. Like other pipits, it walks on the ground in search of insects and small seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.3 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 36.5 g | 1.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Motacillidae (Wagtails & Pipits) |
| Genus | Anthus |
| Species | Anthus gutturalis |
Distribution
Alpine Pipit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alpine Pipit endangered?
The Alpine Pipit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Alpine Pipit nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Alpine Pipit?
The Alpine Pipit has a wingspan of 19.3 cm, weight of 36.5 g.
What order and family does the Alpine Pipit belong to?
The Alpine Pipit (Anthus gutturalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.
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