About the Pechora Pipit
The Pechora pipit is a small passerine bird which breeds in the East Palearctic tundra and densely vegetated areas near river banks ranges from the Pechora River to the Chukchi Peninsula. It also breeds in Kamchatka and the Commander Islands, and with a disjunct population much further south in northeastern China and southeastern Siberia. It is a long-distance migrant, moving in winter to Indonesia. Rarely in September and October, the Pechora pipit may be observed in western Europe. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1863.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus gustavi |
| Species Codes | pecpip, PEPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pechora Pipit belong to?
The Pechora Pipit (Anthus gustavi) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pechora Pipit?
The Pechora pipit is a small passerine bird which breeds in the East Palearctic tundra and densely vegetated areas near river banks ranges from the Pechora River to the Chukchi Peninsula. It also breeds in Kamchatka and the Commander Islands, and with a disjunct population much further south in nort...
Where can I report a Pechora Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Pechora Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pecpip, or on iNaturalist.
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