Japanese Pipit

Anthus japonicus

The Japanese Pipit (Anthus japonicus) is a small passerine bird found in East Asia. It is known for its distinctive streaked brown and buff plumage, with a pale eyebrow and pinkish legs. This species is often found in open grasslands, agricultural fields, and wet meadows, where it forages for insects and seeds on the ground. The Japanese Pipit is known for its distinctive, melodious song, which it often delivers in flight. Although not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and agricultural intensification pose potential threats to this species in some areas.

Habitat: Open grasslands, agricultural fields, wet meadows