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Buffy Pipit
Anthus vaalensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
20.6 cm
Weight
30.2 g
Family
Motacillidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Buffy Pipit (Anthus vaalensis) is a bird species in the family Motacillidae (wagtails & pipits), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.6 cm and a weight of 30.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.6 cm | 8.1 in |
| Weight | 30.2 g | 1.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Motacillidae (Wagtails & Pipits) |
| Genus | Anthus |
| Species | Anthus vaalensis |
Distribution
Buffy Pipit has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buffy Pipit endangered?
The Buffy Pipit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buffy Pipit nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Buffy Pipit?
The Buffy Pipit has a wingspan of 20.6 cm, weight of 30.2 g.
What order and family does the Buffy Pipit belong to?
The Buffy Pipit (Anthus vaalensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.
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African Pipit
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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
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Least Concern
Blyth's Pipit
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