About the Sokoke Pipit
The Sokoke pipit is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has richly coloured upperparts, prominent pale wingbars, and a heavily streaked breast.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus sokokensis |
| Species Codes | sokpip1, SOPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sokoke Pipit belong to?
The Sokoke Pipit (Anthus sokokensis) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sokoke Pipit?
The Sokoke pipit is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has richly coloured upperparts, prominent pale wingbars, and a heavily streaked breast....
Where can I report a Sokoke Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Sokoke Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sokpip1, or on iNaturalist.
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