Alpine Pipit

Alpine Pipit

Anthus gutturalis

Least Concern
Envergure
19,3 cm
Poids
36,5 g
Famille
Motacillidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Alpine Pipit (Anthus gutturalis) is a bird species in the family Motacillidae (wagtails & pipits), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.3 cm and a weight of 36.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 19,3 cm 7.6 in
Poids 36,5 g 1.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Motacillidae (Wagtails & Pipits)
Genus Anthus
Espèces Anthus gutturalis

Distribution

Alpine Pipit has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Alpine Pipit endangered?
The Alpine Pipit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Alpine Pipit nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Alpine Pipit?
The Alpine Pipit has a wingspan of 19.3 cm, weight of 36.5 g.
What order and family does the Alpine Pipit belong to?
The Alpine Pipit (Anthus gutturalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.

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