Australasian Pipit vs Long-legged Pipit

Anthus novaeseelandiae compared with Anthus pallidiventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australasian Pipit Long-legged Pipit
Scientific Name Anthus novaeseelandiae Anthus pallidiventris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Motacillidae Motacillidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 16.8 cm (6.6 in) 18.6 cm (7.3 in)
Weight 24.033333333333335 g (0.85 oz) 31.0 g (1.09 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australasian Pipit only

Long-legged Pipit only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australasian Pipit

Least Concern

Long-legged Pipit

About These Birds

Australasian Pipit

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.

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