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Ochre-breasted Pipit
Anthus nattereri
Ochre-breasted Pipit (Anthus nattereri) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Ochre-breasted Pipit (Anthus nattereri) is a member of the Motacillidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 19.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Motacillidae Wagtails, Pipits
- Genus Anthus
- Species nattereri
Where it lives
Southeastern Brazil; southern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and Uruguay
Quick facts
- Weight
- 19.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Motacillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ochre-breasted Pipit is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Ochre-breasted Pipit is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ochre-breasted Pipit (Anthus nattereri) is a member of the Motacillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA se Brazil; s Paraguay, ne Argentina and Uruguay.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 19.5 g, with a wing length of about 7.2 cm and a tail of around 5.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 181,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ochre-breasted Pipit?
The Ochre-breasted Pipit is a small bird that weighs around 19.5 g.
Where does the Ochre-breasted Pipit live?
The Ochre-breasted Pipit is found across South America with a range covering SA se Brazil; s Paraguay, ne Argentina and Uruguay, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Ochre-breasted Pipit belong to?
The Ochre-breasted Pipit (Anthus nattereri) belongs to the Motacillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ochre-breasted Pipit eat?
The Ochre-breasted Pipit is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Ochre-breasted Pipit migrate?
The Ochre-breasted Pipit is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ochre-breasted Pipit endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Ochre-breasted Pipit make?
1 real field recording of the Ochre-breasted Pipit — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Ochre-breasted Pipit's range?
The Ochre-breasted Pipit has a mapped global range of about 181,000 km².
Conservation
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