American Pipit - Anthus rubescens

Length 5.5-6.7 in (14.0-17.0 cm)
Weight 0.7 oz (21 g)
Clutch Size 3-7
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA, AS
     

The American Pipit is called the Buff-bellied Pipit outside of the U.S. They breed in northern Asia and North America and winter in southern Asia and North America. They are ground feeders and eat insects.

Breeding (March-July)
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04/03/2008 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
04/03/2008 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
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04/03/2008 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
04/03/2008 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
Non-breeding (Aug-Marc)
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12/01/2009 - Sacramento Wildlife Refuge, CA
12/01/2009 - Sacramento Wildlife Refuge, CA
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10/25/2013 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
10/25/2013 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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10/25/2013 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
10/25/2013 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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10/30/2013 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
10/30/2013 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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10/30/2013 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
10/30/2013 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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11/23/2014 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
11/23/2014 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
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02/01/2009 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
02/01/2009 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
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02/01/2009 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
02/01/2009 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
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02/04/2009 - Lake Somerville State Park, Texas
02/04/2009 - Lake Somerville State Park, Texas

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