About the Yellow-tufted Pipit
The yellow-tufted pipit or African rock pipit is a small-sized, passerine bird that is native to South Africa and Lesotho. The yellow-tufted pipit is commonly found in mountain terrain, and they create their habitats in high-altitude shrub-land, grassland, and rocky areas. This species is identified by its brown and gray feathers. The bird has a white-gray eyebrow and yellow markings within its wings and stomach. The call of the yellow-tufted pipit allows the bird to stand out from other pipit species. The bird produces a repeated "whee-tsrreeu" that is loud and high-pitched. The yellow-tufted pipit has a life expectancy ranging from two to three years old.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus crenatus |
| Species Codes | yetpip1, ARPI, YTPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-tufted Pipit belong to?
The Yellow-tufted Pipit (Anthus crenatus) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-tufted Pipit?
The Yellow-tufted Pipit is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-tufted Pipit?
The yellow-tufted pipit or African rock pipit is a small-sized, passerine bird that is native to South Africa and Lesotho. The yellow-tufted pipit is commonly found in mountain terrain, and they create their habitats in high-altitude shrub-land, grassland, and rocky areas. This species is identified...
Where can I report a Yellow-tufted Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-tufted Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yetpip1, or on iNaturalist.
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