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Rock Pipit

Anthus petrosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Motacillidae ›Genus: Anthus

About

The Eurasian rock pipit (Anthus petrosus), or just rock pipit, is a species of small passerine bird that breeds in western Europe on rocky coasts. It has streaked greyish-brown upperparts and buff underparts, and is similar in appearance to other European pipits. There are three subspecies, of which only the Fennoscandian form is migratory, wintering in shoreline habitats further south in Europe. The Eurasian rock pipit is territorial at least in the breeding season, and year-round...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rock Pipit?
The scientific name of Rock Pipit is Anthus petrosus.
What is the conservation status of Rock Pipit?
The Rock Pipit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Rock Pipit belong to?
Rock Pipit belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rock Pipit belong to?
Rock Pipit belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rock Pipit belong to?
Rock Pipit belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Rock Pipit belong to?
Rock Pipit belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Rock Pipit belong to?
Rock Pipit belongs to the family Motacillidae.
What genus does Rock Pipit belong to?
Rock Pipit belongs to the genus Anthus.