African Pipit vs Alpine Pipit

Anthus cinnamomeus compared with Anthus gutturalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Pipit Alpine Pipit
Scientific Name Anthus cinnamomeus Anthus gutturalis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Motacillidae Motacillidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 17.4 cm (6.9 in) 19.3 cm (7.6 in)
Weight 24.5 g (0.86 oz) 36.5 g (1.29 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Pipit only

None

Alpine Pipit only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Pipit

Least Concern

Alpine 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.

Alpine Pipit

The Alpine Pipit is a medium-sized pipit weighing around 37 g with a wingspan of 19.3 cm, inhabiting open alpine grasslands and rocky slopes. Like other pipits, it walks on the ground in search of insects and small seeds.

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