About the Bush Pipit
The bushveld pipit, also known as bush pipit or little pipit, is a species of bird in the pipit and wagtail family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus caffer |
| Species Codes | buspip1, BUPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bush Pipit belong to?
The Bush Pipit (Anthus caffer) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bush Pipit?
The bushveld pipit, also known as bush pipit or little pipit, is a species of bird in the pipit and wagtail family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropi...
Where can I report a Bush Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Bush Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buspip1, or on iNaturalist.
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