Berthelot'S Pipit

anthus berthelotii

Berthelot's Pipit is a charming, resilient songbird native to the rugged Macaronesian archipelagos of the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Selvagens. Despite the harsh, arid conditions of these volcanic islands, this small, ground-dwelling passerine thrives in open, sandy, and rocky terrains where other birds might struggle. Known for its energetic running style and bold personality, it is often seen darting across barren landscapes in search of small insects. Unlike many of its migratory relatives, Berthelot's Pipit is a sedentary species, remaining on its home islands year-round. It has successfully adapted to human-altered environments, showing remarkable curiosity rather than fear when encountering humans. Observing this little bird dash between volcanic rocks with its bobbing tail is a quintessential experience for anyone exploring the wilder paths of Macaronesia.

生息地: Found in dry, open habitats including volcanic ash fields, sandy dunes, scrubby semi-deserts, and rocky slopes with sparse vegetation.

外見

Berthelot's Pipit is a slender, petite bird measuring about 13 to 15 centimeters in length. Its plumage is a masterclass in desert camouflage, featuring sandy-grey or light brown upperparts with subtle, dark streaking, and a pale underbelly that transitions to a lightly streaked breast. A prominent pale white stripe, or supercilium, runs above its dark eyes, giving it an alert expression. Its bill is relatively fine and sharp, suited for snatching insects, while its long, pinkish-brown legs are built for running swiftly across rocky ground.

界Animalia門Chordata綱Aves目Passeriformes科Motacillidae属Anthus

Berthelot'S Pipit

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Because they evolved on remote islands with few natural mammalian predators, they are exceptionally fearless and will often run right up to hikers.

It was named in honor of the French naturalist Sabin Berthelot, who lived in the Canary Islands in the 19th century.

Unlike many pipits that prefer wet grasslands, Berthelot's Pipit is completely adapted to bone-dry volcanic deserts.

特殊能力

Equipped with long, strong legs, it can sprint exceptionally fast across open volcanic gravel and sand to chase down evasive prey rather than flying.

It has evolved to withstand high temperatures and intense sunlight, efficiently conserving water while foraging in barren, shade-free landscapes.

Its sandy-grey and streaked plumage blends seamlessly with dry soil, volcanic ash, and basalt rocks, protecting it from aerial predators.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 1315481759637504000+ cm
翼開長: 2226210214815252500+ cm
体重: 0.016+ kg
寿命: 2154371944111308800+ 年
Top Speed: 40 km/h
一度の産卵数: 3226297380126720000+
抱卵期間: 1315582914170880000+ 日

食性と食事

Feeds primarily on small terrestrial invertebrates, including beetles, ants, caterpillars, and spiders, occasionally supplementing its diet with small seeds.

年齢による違い: Chicks are fed exclusively on soft-bodied insects like caterpillars and spiders to aid fast growth, transitioning to a broader diet of harder beetles and seeds as they mature.

主な食物

Grasshoppers
Ants
Spiders
Beetles
Small seeds

採餌方法

Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Eurasian Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Commonly preyed upon by the island subspecies of the Eurasian Kestrel.

competitor

Canary Island Stonechat

Saxicola dacotiae

Competes for food and territory in the scrublands of Fuerteventura.

eaten by

Feral Cat

Felis catus

Vulnerable to predation by introduced domestic and feral cats on the islands.

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Berthelot'S Pipitを見分けるには？

Berthelot'S Pipitを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Berthelot'S Pipitの長さは何ですか？

1315481759637504000+ cm

Berthelot'S Pipitの翼開長は何ですか？

2226210214815252500+ cm

Berthelot'S Pipitの体重は何ですか？

0.016+ kg

Berthelot'S Pipitの寿命は何ですか？

2154371944111308800+ 年

Berthelot'S Pipitのtop Speedは何ですか？

40 km/h

Berthelot'S Pipitは何を食べますか？

Feeds primarily on small terrestrial invertebrates, including beetles, ants, caterpillars, and spiders, occasionally supplementing its diet with small seeds.

Berthelot'S Pipitは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in dry, open habitats including volcanic ash fields, sandy dunes, scrubby semi-deserts, and rocky slopes with sparse vegetation.