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Buff-bellied Pipit (Anthus rubescens) - Tadoussac - 2018-05-22
Buff-bellied Pipit (Anthus rubescens) - 2018-05-22

American Pipit (Anthus rubescens)

The Buff-bellied Pipit, also known as the American Pipit, is a small, migratory bird that thrives in the tundra during the summer months. Known for its ground-dwelling habits, this species primarily feeds on insects and is often observed walking rather than flying.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทPipit d'Amรฉrique
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชPazifischer Wasserpieper
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝBisbita norteamericano
Taxonomy
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyMotacillidae

How to Identify

The American Pipit is a subtly marked bird, characterized by its whitish belly and breast adorned with dark spots. It has a brown back, along with a dark beak and legs. Identifying this species requires careful observation, as it is often seen running on the ground, which is a notable behavioral trait.

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Characteristics

Length16cm
Weight22g
Wingspan24cm
Clutch Size3-7 eggs
Incubation14 days
Fledging14 days
Sexual Maturity1 year
SourceWikipedia

Where and When to Spot

The American Pipit is infrequently observed in Southern Quebec, typically only during its migratory stopovers in the spring. The sole recorded sighting in this region occurred during migration on the beach at Tadoussac.