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African Pipit
Gewone Koester · Anthus cinnamomeus
A slender, streaky brown ground bird of open grassland, easily overlooked but very common. It walks rather than hops, with an upright stance and a habit of pumping its tail, flashing white outer tail feathers when it flies. It feeds on insects and seeds, and the male sings a simple repetitive phrase during a high display flight.
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Slim streaky-brown ground bird with white outer tail feathers and a stop-start walk; stands upright unlike the squat larks.
Listen for its call
Simple repeated "trit-trit-trit" given in bouncy display flight.
Where to see it in Kruger
Resident in short grassland and open clearings park-wide, walking on the ground and flushing to a nearby perch.
Did you know
It runs a few quick steps, freezes upright, then bobs its tail before dashing off again across the grass.
Often confused with
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