About the Nicholson's Pipit
Nicholson's pipit is a small passerine bird belonging to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae. It was formerly included with the long-billed pipit but is now frequently treated as a separate species. It is a bird found in southern Africa. They are non-migratory.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus nicholsoni |
| Species Codes | lobpip7, LBPI, NIPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nicholson's Pipit belong to?
The Nicholson's Pipit (Anthus nicholsoni) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Nicholson's Pipit?
Nicholson's pipit is a small passerine bird belonging to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae. It was formerly included with the long-billed pipit but is now frequently treated as a separate species. It is a bird found in southern Africa. They are non-migratory....
Where can I report a Nicholson's Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Nicholson's Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lobpip7, or on iNaturalist.
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