Nilgiri Pipit

Anthus nilghiriensis

The Nilgiri pipit is a distinctive species of pipit that is endemic to the high altitude hills of southern India. Richer brown in colour than other pipits in the region, it is distinctive in having the streaking on the breast continuing along the flanks. It is non-migratory and has a tendency to fly into low trees when disturbed and is closely related to the tree pipits Anthus hodgsoni and Anthus trivialis.

Scientific name

Anthus nilghiriensis

Family

Wagtails and Pipits

IUCN status

VU