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Australian Pipit
Anthus australis
Australian Pipit (Anthus australis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Australian Pipit (Anthus australis) is a member of the Motacillidae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Motacillidae Wagtails, Pipits
- Genus Anthus
- Species australis
Quick facts
- Family
- Motacillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Australian Pipit (Anthus australis) belongs to the Motacillidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Australia and e New Guinea.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Australian Pipit live?
The Australian Pipit is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Australia and e New Guinea.
What family does the Australian Pipit belong to?
The Australian Pipit (Anthus australis) belongs to the Motacillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Australian Pipit make?
1 real field recording of the Australian Pipit — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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