Short-tailed Pipit vs African Pipit
Anthus brachyurus compared with Anthus cinnamomeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Short-tailed Pipit | African Pipit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthus brachyurus | Anthus cinnamomeus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Motacillidae | Motacillidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.6 cm (5.0 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 15.600000000000001 g (0.55 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Short-tailed Pipit
Least Concern
African Pipit
About These Birds
African Pipit
The African Pipit is a streaked, ground-dwelling songbird of open grasslands and savanna, weighing around 25 g with a wingspan near 17 cm. It walks confidently on the ground and delivers its song from elevated perches or in aerial display flights.