About the Malindi Pipit
The Malindi pipit is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Kenya and Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus melindae |
| Species Codes | malpip1, MAPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malindi Pipit belong to?
The Malindi Pipit (Anthus melindae) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Malindi Pipit?
The Malindi pipit is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Kenya and Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Malindi Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Malindi Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malpip1, or on iNaturalist.
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