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Water Pipit

Anthus spinoletta

Least Concern
Wingspan
17.4 cm
Weight
21.35 g
Family
Motacillidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.4 cm 6.9 in
Weight 21.35 g 0.75 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 14-15 days.

Clutch Size

4-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Motacillidae (Wagtails & Pipits)
Genus Anthus
Species Anthus spinoletta

Distribution

Water Pipit has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Water Pipit endangered?
The Water Pipit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Water Pipit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 14-15 days.
How big is the Water Pipit?
The Water Pipit has a wingspan of 17.4 cm, weight of 21.35 g.
What order and family does the Water Pipit belong to?
The Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.

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