Australasian Pipit
Anthus novaeseelandiae
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The Australasian Pipit is a slender, ground-dwelling songbird found in open grasslands and farmland across Australia, New Zealand, and nearby islands. Weighing about 24g with a wingspan of 16.8cm, it has streaked brown plumage and characteristically wags its tail while walking. It feeds on insects and seeds gleaned from the ground.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.8 cm | 6.6 in |
| Weight | 24.033333333333335 g | 0.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
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 novaeseelandiae |
Distribution
Australasian Pipit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Motacillidae family