About the Water Pipit
The water pipit is a small passerine bird which breeds in the mountains of Southern Europe and the Palearctic eastwards to China. It is a short-distance migrant; many birds move to lower altitudes or wet open lowlands in winter.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus spinoletta |
| Species Codes | watpip1, WAPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Water Pipit belong to?
The Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Water Pipit?
The water pipit is a small passerine bird which breeds in the mountains of Southern Europe and the Palearctic eastwards to China. It is a short-distance migrant; many birds move to lower altitudes or wet open lowlands in winter....
Where can I report a Water Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Water Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code watpip1, or on iNaturalist.
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