Bushveld Pipit

The Bushveld pipit, known scientifically as Anthus caffer, is a charming bird belonging to the pipit and wagtail family, Motacillidae. It is also colloquially referred to as the bush pipit or little pipit.

Identification Tips

This species exhibits the typical pipit form with its slender build and elongated body. Observers should note its streaked appearance, a characteristic feature that aids in its identification amidst the dry forests and savannas it calls home.

Habitat

The Bushveld pipit thrives in a variety of environments, predominantly favoring the subtropical or tropical dry forests and the arid expanses of the dry savanna.

Distribution

A bird of the African continent, the Bushveld pipit's range extends across several countries, including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Bushveld pipit as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species does not face immediate threats to its survival.