Buff-bellied Pipit

Anthus ruficollis

The Buff-bellied Pipit is a small, slender bird with a streaked brown back, buffy underparts, and a distinctive pale supercilium. It is often found in open grasslands, agricultural fields, and wet meadows. This species is known for its distinctive, undulating flight pattern and its habit of perching on fence posts or low shrubs. Buff-bellied Pipits forage on the ground, feeding on insects and seeds. During the breeding season, they build cup-shaped nests on the ground and lay a clutch of eggs. This species is known for its melodious, trilling song, which it delivers from an exposed perch.

Habitat: Open grasslands, agricultural fields, wet meadows