4,552 observationsLeast Concern
Tawny Pipit
Anthus campestris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Motacillidae βΊGenus: Anthus
About
The tawny pipit (Anthus campestris) is a medium-large passerine bird which breeds in much of temperate Europe and Asia, and northwest Africa. It is a migrant moving in winter to tropical Africa and the Indian Subcontinent. The scientific name is from Latin. Anthus is the name for a small bird of grasslands, and the specific campestris means "of the fields".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Tawny Pipit is Anthus campestris.
- Tawny Pipit belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Tawny Pipit belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Tawny Pipit belongs to the class Aves.
- Tawny Pipit belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Tawny Pipit belongs to the family Motacillidae.
- Tawny Pipit belongs to the genus Anthus.