Sokoke pipit

The Sokoke pipit (Anthus sokokensis) 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. [2]

Sokoke pipit
Sokoke pipit feeding on a snail on the forest floor
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Motacillidae
Genus: Anthus
Species:
A. sokokensis
Binomial name
Anthus sokokensis

References

  1. BirdLife International (2012). "Anthus sokokensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. "Sokoke Pipit (Anthus sokokensis)". www.hbw.com. Retrieved 2018-07-31.


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