About the Australian Pipit
The Australian pipit is a fairly small passerine bird of open country in Australia and New Guinea. It belongs to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus australis |
| Species Codes | auspip2, AUPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Pipit belong to?
The Australian Pipit (Anthus australis) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Australian Pipit?
The Australian pipit is a fairly small passerine bird of open country in Australia and New Guinea. It belongs to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae....
Where can I report a Australian Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code auspip2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
70
Species in Family
4,110
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