Yellowish Pipit
A species of Pipits Scientific name : Anthus chii Genus : Pipits
Yellowish Pipit, A species of Pipits
Botanical name: Anthus chii
Genus: Pipits
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The yellowish pipit (Anthus lutescens) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and pastureland. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Yellowish Pipit primarily feasts on small insects and seeds. It exhibits ground foraging behaviors, actively searching the terrain for prey. A unique adaptation includes its preference for particular insect types in various seasons, optimizing nutritional intake.
Habitat
The yellowish Pipit is predominantly found in grasslands and open habitats like tropical short grasslands, pastures, agricultural areas, and savanna-like cerrado. Favoring regions with short grass and bare patches, yellowish Pipit often resides near aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, and marshes. Typically lowland birds, they inhabit elevations up to 1300 meters, often below 200 meters in certain regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wagtails Genus
Pipits Species
Yellowish Pipit 
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