Olive-backed Pipit

Overview

Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) is a species of Wagtails, Pipits (Motacillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A streaked brown pipit with a distinct face pattern; skulks under trees in winter, walking on forest floors; migrates to South and Southeast Asia; gives a soft 'see' call in flight.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anthus; binomial: Anthus hodgsoni; authority: Blackwelder, 1907. Typical size: 14-15cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: OR : India through e China, Honshu to Ryukyu Is. (c, s Japan), Philippines.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

For attribution of the authorship to Blackwelder rather than Richmond see Williamson (1947).