About the Plain-backed Pipit
The plain-backed pipit or plain pipit is a medium-sized passerine bird which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara Desert.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus leucophrys |
| Species Codes | plbpip1, PBPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain-backed Pipit belong to?
The Plain-backed Pipit (Anthus leucophrys) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Plain-backed Pipit?
The plain-backed pipit or plain pipit is a medium-sized passerine bird which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara Desert....
Where can I report a Plain-backed Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain-backed Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plbpip1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
70
Species in Family
1,140
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