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American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

The American Pipit is a small bird that loves to hop around on the ground. It has a sweet, cheerful song and can often be seen in open fields and meadows, especially during migration.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The American Pipit is a slender, streaky brown bird with a pale, buffy-white underside and a thin, dark bill. It has a distinctive upright posture and constantly bobs its long, dark tail, especially when walking on open ground.

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American Pipit

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Datos interesantes

Wow! American Pipits often perform a special 'sky dance' flight to attract a mate!

Wow! American Pipits walk rather than hop, constantly bobbing their tail as they move!

Wow! These tough birds nest right on the ground, often in a small hidden dip!

Wow! They get their name from their high-pitched, 'pipit-pipit' call they make while flying!

Habilidades especiales

American Pipit has a constant tail-wagging habit that helps them blend into windy, open habitats by mimicking swaying vegetation.

American Pipit has streaky brown plumage that helps them disappear against bare ground and sparse plants, hiding from predators.

American Pipit can breed in high alpine tundras because of its strong flight and ability to withstand cold, sparse environments.

American Pipit can expertly forage on the ground, picking off small insects with its sharp bill that helps them find hidden meals.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 14-17 cm
Envergadura: 23-28 cm
Peso: 0.018-0.025 kg
Esperanza de vida: 3-7 años
Top Speed: 45 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 4-6
Incubación: 13-14 días
Distancia de migración: 4000 km

Dieta y alimentación

American Pipits mostly eat tiny insects and spiders, but they also snack on seeds!

Diferencias por edad: Young pipits are fed mostly insects by their parents.

Alimentos principales

beetles
flies
spiders
caterpillars
grass seeds
weed seeds

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Small raptors like kestrels hunt pipits in open country.

hunts

Moesta Wolf Spider

Pardosa moesta

Pipits actively hunt wolf spiders found on the ground for food.

depends on

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa pratensis

Pipits eat the seeds of bluegrass and other common grasses.

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Garter snakes can prey on eggs and young pipits from ground nests.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.

Insectívoro

Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste principalmente en insectos y otros pequeños invertebrados.

Pastizal

Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.

Diurno

Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.

Migratorio

Los animales migratorios emprenden movimientos estacionales de una región a otra, típicamente en respuesta a cambios en el clima o la disponibilidad de alimentos.