Buff-bellied 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.

🇫🇷	Pipit d'Amérique
🇩🇪	Pazifischer Wasserpieper
🇲🇽	Bisbita norteamericano

Taxonomy

Order	Passeriformes
Family	Motacillidae

ID and Whereabouts

The Buff-bellied 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.

The Buff-bellied 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.

Characteristics

Length	16cm
Weight	22g
Wingspan	24cm
Clutch Size	3-7 eggs
Incubation	14 days
Fledging	14 days
Sexual Maturity	1 year

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