About the New Zealand Pipit
The New Zealand pipit is a fairly small passerine bird of open country in New Zealand and outlying islands. 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 novaeseelandiae |
| Species Codes | auspip3, NZPI, AUPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Zealand Pipit belong to?
The New Zealand Pipit (Anthus novaeseelandiae) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the New Zealand Pipit?
The New Zealand pipit is a fairly small passerine bird of open country in New Zealand and outlying islands. It belongs to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae....
Where can I report a New Zealand Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of New Zealand Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code auspip3, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
70
Species in Family
2,622
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