Striped Pipit

The striped pipit (Anthus lineiventris) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae, which is native to Africa southwards of the equator. It is a large pipit, ranging from 17 to 18 cm in length and weighing 31-37 g. The wing coverts have yellow-green edges, and the underparts are olive brown with dark brown streaking. A loud, penetrating, thrush-like song, uttered from a rock or perch.