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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
This is the most common Pipit in eastern and southern [[Africa]]. | This is the most common Pipit in eastern and southern [[Africa]]. | ||
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| + | There is much controversy about the taxonomic classification of this particular bird. Some authorities classify it with ''Anthus richardi'' ([[Richard's Pipit]]), ''Anthus australis'' ([[Australian Pipit]]) and ''Anthus novaeseelandiae'' ([[New Zealand Pipit]]). | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Open habitats at altitudes of up to over 3000 m. | Open habitats at altitudes of up to over 3000 m. | ||
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
It has an undulating flight and can often be seen perching on posts and bushes. On the ground it walks with a strutting gait and often holds itself very erect. | It has an undulating flight and can often be seen perching on posts and bushes. On the ground it walks with a strutting gait and often holds itself very erect. | ||
Revision as of 21:13, 22 June 2008
- Anthus cinnamomeus
Identification
Distribution
This is the most common Pipit in eastern and southern Africa.
Taxonomy
There is much controversy about the taxonomic classification of this particular bird. Some authorities classify it with Anthus richardi (Richard's Pipit), Anthus australis (Australian Pipit) and Anthus novaeseelandiae (New Zealand Pipit).
Habitat
Open habitats at altitudes of up to over 3000 m.
Behaviour
It has an undulating flight and can often be seen perching on posts and bushes. On the ground it walks with a strutting gait and often holds itself very erect.
