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Puna Pipit
Anthus brevirostris Taczanowski, 1875
14 cmLength
The puna pipit (Anthus brevirostris) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae, the wagtails and pipits.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Peru, Bolivia, Argentina
Where and when it's recorded
Puna Pipit has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Lago PiurayPeru168 records
- ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru22 records
- Sitio Arqueológico TambomachayPeru19 records
More places
- Laguna AlalayBolivia18 records
- YaviArgentina13 records
- Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru8 records
- Cerro TunariBolivia3 records
- La CumbreBolivia2 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The puna pipit (Anthus brevirostris) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae, the wagtails and pipits. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Puna Pipit?
The Puna Pipit is about 14 cm long.
Where does the Puna Pipit live?
Its breeding range: South America: central Peru to western Bolivia and central Argentina. It is most often recorded in Peru, Bolivia and Argentina.
When is the best time to see the Puna Pipit?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
What family is the Puna Pipit in?
It belongs to the family Wagtails, Pipits (Motacillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14 cm
Range
South America: central Peru to western Bolivia and central Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Wagtails, Pipits Motacillidae
- Genus
- Anthus
Other birds in the genus Anthus
Richard's PipitAnthus richardi
Paddyfield PipitAnthus rufulus
Australian PipitAnthus australis
New Zealand PipitAnthus novaeseelandiae
African PipitAnthus cinnamomeus
Mountain PipitAnthus hoeschi
Blyth's PipitAnthus godlewskii
Tawny PipitAnthus campestris
Long-billed PipitAnthus similis
Nicholson's PipitAnthus nicholsoni
Wood PipitAnthus nyassae
Buffy PipitAnthus vaalensis
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