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American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

Photo by DonnaPomeroy
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Like most other pipits, the Pipit is an undistinguished-looking species which usually can be seen to run around on the ground. The American Pipit has lightly streaked grey-brown upperparts and is diffusely streaked below on the buff breast and flanks. The belly is whitish, the bill and legs are dark.

Habitat:

Short grass along the shoreline of a wetland

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