Long-billed Pipit
A species of Pipits Scientific name : Anthus similis Genus : Pipits
Long-billed Pipit, A species of Pipits
Botanical name: Anthus similis
Genus: Pipits
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Description General Info
Photo By Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
This is a medium-large pipit, 16–17.5 cm long, but is an undistinguished looking species on the ground, mainly sandy grey above and whitish or pale buff below. It is very similar to the tawny pipit, but is slightly larger, has a longer tail and a longer dark bill. The long-billed pipit's flight is strong and direct, and it gives a characteristic chupp call, similar to desert lark. Its song is like that of the tawny pipit, but slower and more varied, sri...churr...sri...churr…sri..churr. Like its relatives, long-billed pipit eats seeds and insects. The long-billed pipit's breeding habitat is dry open slopes with rocks and low vegetation. The nest is on the ground, with 2-4 eggs being laid. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Long-billed Pipit primarily feeds on small invertebrates, such as grasshoppers, beetles, and spiders, supplementing with seeds and grit. Foraging behaviors include ground searching and picking prey from vegetation, with a preference for recently burnt areas.
Habitat
The long-billed Pipit typically inhabits stony or rocky hillsides, favoring areas with sparse vegetation interspersed with grass clumps, low scrub, trees, and open woodlands. It is often found in arid, eroded landscapes that are steppe-like in nature. The long-billed Pipit may also frequent adjacent areas that are well-grazed or recently burnt.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Sounds
Song
Recording location: South Africa
Call
Recording location: Tanzania
Photo By Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wagtails Genus
Pipits Species
Long-billed Pipit 
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