European Rock Pipit
European Rock Pipit (<em>Anthus petrosus</em>) is a species of Wagtails, Pipits (<em>Motacillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
European Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) is a species of Wagtails, Pipits (Motacillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Anthus; binomial: Anthus petrosus; authority: (Montagu, 1798).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Subspecies follow Alström & Mild (2003). Change English name of Anthus petrosus from Eurasian Rock Pipit to European Rock Pipit to better reflect its distribution.
