Puna Pipit

Wagtails, Pipits 👁 250 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anthus; binomial: Anthus brevirostris; authority: Taczanowski, 1875.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Puna Pipit A. brevirostris is split from Short-billed Pipit A. furcatus based on genetics and vocals (Van Els & Norambuena 2017).

‹ Wagtails, Pipits Back to Encyclopedia

WhatsApp

Scan QR to chat on WhatsApp

WeChat QR

Scan QR to add on WeChat

QQ