New Zealand Pipit

Anthus novaeseelandiae

The New Zealand Pipit, also known as the Richard's Pipit, is a small, slender bird native to New Zealand. It has a brownish-grey plumage with streaks on its back and a pale underside. This species is known for its distinctive high-pitched call and its habit of foraging on the ground for insects and small invertebrates. The New Zealand Pipit is commonly found in open grasslands, coastal dunes, and agricultural areas. It is a resilient species, adapting well to human-modified landscapes. However, habitat loss and predation by introduced mammals pose threats to its population.

Habitat: Open grasslands, coastal dunes, agricultural areas