Meadow Pipit

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Meadow Pipit (<em>Anthus pratensis</em>) is a species of Wagtails, Pipits (<em>Motacillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) is a species of Wagtails, Pipits (Motacillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anthus; binomial: Anthus pratensis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: n AF, s Asia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treated as monotypic following Alström & Mild (2003).

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