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Puna Pipit

Anthus brevirostris

Puna Pipit (Anthus brevirostris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.

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The Puna Pipit (Anthus brevirostris) is a member of the Motacillidae family found in South America.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Motacillidae Wagtails, Pipits
  4. Genus Anthus
  5. Species brevirostris

Where it lives

Central Peru to western Bolivia and central Argentina

Quick facts

Family
Motacillidae

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

Puna Pipit — Call, song

Recorded by Andrew Spencer Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 2.5

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

Not Evaluated

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