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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| + | 18 cm. | ||
| + | * Pale creamy buff supercilium | ||
| + | * Rufous ear-coverts finely streaked buff | ||
| + | * Whitish moustachial stripe | ||
| + | * Blackish-brown malar stripe | ||
| + | * Umber-brown crown and upperparts with pale feather edgings (creating a streaked effect on crown) | ||
| + | * Dark brown wings, edged buff, pale wing-covert tips forming two weak wingbars | ||
| + | * Dark brown tail | ||
| + | * Pale buff underparts, slightly darker on breast, broadly streaked dark brown on breast | ||
| + | Sexes similar, juveniles undescribed. | ||
| + | ====Similar species==== | ||
| + | [[Long-billed Pipit]] is very similar but Kimberley Pipit has a shorter bill, a longer hind claw, a more distinct cream supercilium, rufous ear-coverts and more distinct black maler stripe. The wing formula is also different. [[African Pipit]] has paler brown streaks and a less extensive breastband with fainter streaking. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | [[South Africa]]. | + | The exact distribution is still poorly known. Recorded from Kimberley area in central [[South Africa]], in adjacent regions of [[South Africa]] and in southern [[Namibia]] and on the [[Botswana]]-South Africa border.<br /> |
| + | Fairly common around Kimberley. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | |
| + | Described in 2002, separated from Long-billed Pipit by DNA evidence. Probably closer related to [[Malindi Pipit]], possibly also close to [[Plain-backed Pipit]] and [[African Pipit]]. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Found in grassland with short vegetation and on bare ground in open grassveld. Also dry riverbeds and limestone areas. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
| + | Feeds on invertebrates. | ||
| + | Forages on the ground walking in crouched posture. Often flicks its tail and crouches while pecking. Does not perch in trees or bushes like [[Long-billed Pipit]]. | ||
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
| + | Breeding season from October to November. Display flight up to 20, 30m high, then calls as it descends in loops. Two nests recorded, both on the ground well concealed in grass tufts and roots. One contained 2 eggs, the other 3 chicks. | ||
| + | ====Movements==== | ||
| + | Largely sedentary. Some movements possible from May to August. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug13}}#{{Ref-HBWVol9}} | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Anthus+pseudosimilis}} | {{GSearch|Anthus+pseudosimilis}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[Category:Anthus]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[Category:Anthus]] | ||
Revision as of 14:45, 12 December 2013
- Anthus pseudosimilis
Identification
18 cm.
- Pale creamy buff supercilium
- Rufous ear-coverts finely streaked buff
- Whitish moustachial stripe
- Blackish-brown malar stripe
- Umber-brown crown and upperparts with pale feather edgings (creating a streaked effect on crown)
- Dark brown wings, edged buff, pale wing-covert tips forming two weak wingbars
- Dark brown tail
- Pale buff underparts, slightly darker on breast, broadly streaked dark brown on breast
Sexes similar, juveniles undescribed.
Similar species
Long-billed Pipit is very similar but Kimberley Pipit has a shorter bill, a longer hind claw, a more distinct cream supercilium, rufous ear-coverts and more distinct black maler stripe. The wing formula is also different. African Pipit has paler brown streaks and a less extensive breastband with fainter streaking.
Distribution
The exact distribution is still poorly known. Recorded from Kimberley area in central South Africa, in adjacent regions of South Africa and in southern Namibia and on the Botswana-South Africa border.
Fairly common around Kimberley.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Described in 2002, separated from Long-billed Pipit by DNA evidence. Probably closer related to Malindi Pipit, possibly also close to Plain-backed Pipit and African Pipit.
Habitat
Found in grassland with short vegetation and on bare ground in open grassveld. Also dry riverbeds and limestone areas.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on invertebrates. Forages on the ground walking in crouched posture. Often flicks its tail and crouches while pecking. Does not perch in trees or bushes like Long-billed Pipit.
Breeding
Breeding season from October to November. Display flight up to 20, 30m high, then calls as it descends in loops. Two nests recorded, both on the ground well concealed in grass tufts and roots. One contained 2 eggs, the other 3 chicks.
Movements
Largely sedentary. Some movements possible from May to August.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and D Christie, eds. 2004. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334696
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Kimberley Pipit. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 11 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Kimberley_Pipit
