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Pechora Pipit
Anthus gustavi Swinhoe, 1863
Motacillidae — Wagtails, Pipits
Pechora Pipit, Anthus gustavi, is a passerine in the Motacillidae that breeds in northern and north-eastern parts of the Palearctic and winters from the Philippines to the Lesser Sundas. It was described by Swinhoe in 1863. Its breeding sites include damp tundra, open forest and marshland, with a ground nest and four or five eggs. The bird is a small pipit with heavy streaking above, pale mantle stripes, and a buff breast set against a white belly. It is also known for its reluctance to fly when disturbed.
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Motacillidae — Wagtails, Pipits
- Breeding range
- Palearctic: nc, ne
- Nonbreeding range
- Philippines to Lesser Sundas
