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| − | ;[[:Category:Anthus|Anthus]] pseudosimilis
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| − | ==Identification==
| + | The recently described '''Kimberley Pipit''' is no longer accepted by the big worldlists. The known specimens belong to three other species: |
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| − | * Pale creamy buff supercilium
| + | *'''[[African Pipit]]''' - ''Anthus cinnamomeus'' |
| − | * Rufous ear-coverts finely streaked buff
| + | *'''[[Long-billed Pipit]]''' - ''Anthus similis'' |
| − | * Whitish moustachial stripe
| + | *'''[[Mountain Pipit]]''' - ''Anthus hoeschi'' |
| − | * Blackish-brown malar stripe
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| − | * Umber-brown crown and upperparts with pale feather edgings (creating a streaked effect on crown)
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| − | * Dark brown wings, edged buff, pale wing-covert tips forming two weak wingbars
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| − | * Dark brown tail
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| − | * Pale buff underparts, slightly darker on breast, broadly streaked dark brown on breast
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| − | Sexes similar, juveniles undescribed.
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| − | ====Similar species====
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| − | [[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.
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| − | ==Distribution==
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| − | 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 />
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| − | Fairly common around Kimberley.
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| − | ==Taxonomy==
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| − | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br />
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| − | 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]].<br />
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| − | Now included in [[African Pipit]] by Gill and Donsker.
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| − | ==Habitat==
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| − | Found in grassland with short vegetation and on bare ground in open grassveld. Also dry riverbeds and limestone areas.
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| − | ==Behaviour==
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| − | ====Diet====
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| − | Feeds on invertebrates.
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| − | 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]].
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| − | ====Breeding====
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| − | 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.
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| − | ====Movements====
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| − | Largely sedentary. Some movements possible from May to August.
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| − | ==References==
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| − | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug13}}#{{Ref-HBWVol9}}
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| − | {{ref}}
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| − | ==External Links==
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| − | {{GSearch|Anthus+pseudosimilis}}
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| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[Category:Anthus]] | |
