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Olive-backed Pipit
Anthus hodgsoni
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.2 cm
Weight
20.875 g
Family
Motacillidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.2 cm | 6.4 in |
| Weight | 20.875 g | 0.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
Clutch Size
1-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Motacillidae (Wagtails & Pipits) |
| Genus | Anthus |
| Species | Anthus hodgsoni |
Distribution
Olive-backed Pipit has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Olive-backed Pipit endangered?
The Olive-backed Pipit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Olive-backed Pipit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
How big is the Olive-backed Pipit?
The Olive-backed Pipit has a wingspan of 16.2 cm, weight of 20.875 g.
What order and family does the Olive-backed Pipit belong to?
The Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.
Similar Birds
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Near Threatened
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Least Concern
African Pipit
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Least Concern
Alpine Pipit
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Least Concern
Australasian Pipit
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Least Concern
Australian Pipit
Anthus australis
Not Evaluated
Berthelot's Pipit
Anthus berthelotii
Least Concern
Blyth's Pipit
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Least Concern