An enchanting journey following the Long-billed Pipit (Anthus similis) through its day! The video begins with the pipit enjoying a green grasshopper on a mountain rock and continues as it searches for food along rocky edges and grassy slopes.
The Long-billed Pipit is a large, slender bird known for its considerable variation across its range. African and South Asian birds tend to be browner, warmer-colored, and more heavily streaked on the breast compared to their grayer-toned Middle Eastern relatives. Despite these differences, all subspecies share a few distinctive features: a pale eyebrow, a long tail, and a relatively long bill.These birds can be tricky to identify in the field, often requiring keen attention to their habitat and voice. They prefer dry, open areas with clumps of vegetation and scattered rocks and boulders, typically found on slopes. Their calls include squeaky sparrow-like chirps and sweet two-noted whistles. Interestingly, their song doesn't quite sound like a traditional bird song; it's a sequence of plaintive whistles, two-noted chirps, and other call-like vocalizations strung together with pauses in between.Experience the beauty and unique characteristics of the Long-billed Pipit in its natural habitat, showcasing its remarkable adaptability and charming behaviors.
24 окт 2024
