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Puna Pipit
Anthus brevirostris
Puna Pipit (Anthus brevirostris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
Found across 2 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Puna Pipit (Anthus brevirostris) is a member of the Motacillidae family found in South America.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Motacillidae Wagtails, Pipits
- Genus Anthus
- Species brevirostris
Quick facts
- Family
- Motacillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Puna Pipit (Anthus brevirostris) is a member of the Motacillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA c Peru to w Bolivia and c Argentina.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Puna Pipit live?
The Puna Pipit is found across South America with a range covering SA c Peru to w Bolivia and c Argentina.
What family does the Puna Pipit belong to?
The Puna Pipit (Anthus brevirostris) belongs to the Motacillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Puna Pipit make?
1 real field recording of the Puna 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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