Anthus rufulus
The Paddyfield Pipit, *Anthus rufulus*, is a small, slender ground-dwelling passerine bird belonging to the Motacillidae family, which includes wagtails and other pipits. Measuring approximately 15-17 cm (6-7 inches) in length with a wingspan of about 25-27 cm and weighing 18-25 grams, it presents a rather cryptic appearance, typically streaky brown on the upperparts with buffy underparts and fine streaks on the breast. Its indistinct facial pattern often features a pale supercilium. Key iden...
Primarily inhabiting open grasslands, cultivated fields, fallow land, and sparse scrub, the Paddyfield Pipit thrives in various open, low-vegetation environments. It is typically found from sea level up to moderate elevations of around 1,500 meters, preferring areas with short grass or bare groun...
The Paddyfield Pipit primarily feeds on a variety of insects and other small invertebrates, including beetles, grasshoppers, ants, and spiders. It forages almost exclusively on the ground, walking steadily and gleaning prey from the soil surface or low vegetation.
The Paddyfield Pipit is a diurnal, predominantly terrestrial bird, spending most of its time walking or running on the ground in search of food. It typically forages by gleaning insects from vegetation or picking them directly from the ground with swift, deliberate movements, often accompanied by...
The Paddyfield Pipit boasts an extensive geographical distribution across much of Asia, stretching from the Indian Subcontinent eastward through Southeast Asia to Southern China and Taiwan. Its breeding range covers a broad swathe, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Camb...
Least Concern
- The Paddyfield Pipit is often considered one of the most widespread pipit species in Asia, adapting to a vast array of open habitats. - Its scientific name, *Anthus rufulus*, roughly translates to "reddish pipit," referring to some of its plumage tones. - Despite its name, it’s not exclusively ...