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A very common bird in our region in the grasslands and open areas. An insectivorous bird that flies in short bursts of undulating flying pattern which appears playful.
The bird lays nests on the ground in the grasslands or dry lake beds similar to other birds like Oriental Pratincoles, Stilts and Sparrowlarks etc.. Last summer, I went to check on the nests and it was impossible to sight them since they were extraordinarily camouflaged. An expert showed me the nests and I had to trudge in his footsteps to avoid stamping on those nests.
The start of winter sees its number grow gradually as the number of insects grows exponentially due to increase in moisture and good weather conditions.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback.
A very common bird in our region in the grasslands and open areas. This is an insectivorous bird that flies in short bursts of undulating flying pattern which appears playful. They are generally seen on the ground in the grasslands, banks of lakes and other grassy patches walking on the ground and looking for insects.
The bird lays nests on the ground in the grasslands or dry lake beds similar to other birds like Oriental Pratincoles, Stilts and Sparrowlarks etc.. This one must have fledged recently based on the plumage - it was quite curious about the photographer and didn't move much while I was around. There was another fledgling next to it at a short distance - both were very curious, but the other one maintained its distance.
The start of winter sees its number grow gradually as the number of insects grows exponentially due to increase in moisture and good weather conditions.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback.
For ID-ing the Paddyfield Pipit - front and back view.
Pic taken at Punggol Barat Island.
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Wikipedia: The paddyfield pipit or Oriental pipit (Anthus rufulus) is a small passerine bird in the pipit and wagtail family. It is a resident (non-migratory) breeder in open scrub, grassland and cultivation in southern Asia east to the Philippines. Although among the few breeding pipits in the Asian region, identification becomes difficult in winter when several other species migrate into the region.
A very common bird in our region in the grasslands and open areas. An insectivorous bird that flies in short bursts of undulating flying pattern which appears playful.
The birds are seen a lot in grasslands these days and I have trouble differentiating between the various four species of Pipits that can potentially see here. The differences are very subtle and need a sharp eye - I find it impossible to id them in the field.
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Paddyfield Pipit, Anthus rufulus
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A Paddyfield Pipit standing tall at Punggol Barat Island.
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Paddyfield Pipit, Anthus rufulus
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A small resident passerine in the pipit and wagtail family. They are quite common in the grasslands and countryside and could be seen throughout the year. They are insectivorous and fly in short bursts of flight that appears playful.
I think this was an immature - probably just fledged. We sighted 3 of them on a countryside busy - all like this. The parent was nowhere near and these young ones were not flying away though we were pretty close. 2 of these pipits watched us from this perch around 10 feet away, while we took pictures and walked around. I thought the breeding season was in summer, but guess it is slightly different here. The nest is usually laid on the ground - a typical cup of grass and roots. That area was full of grass so it was impossible to find that nest.
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Paddyfield Pipit, Anthus rufulus
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An alert Paddyfield Pipit at Punggol Barat Island.
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For those that are not aware, the ID of the probable Paddyfield Pipit has now been confirmed through DNA analysis as definitely that species.
The bird a first for the UK and the Western Palearctic hung around a maize field at Sennen in Cornwall for several weeks.
A Paddyfield Pipit in Tampines Eco Green.
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Photographed 16 February 2023, Bueng Kan Non-Hunting Area, Tha Khrai, Bueng Kan, Thailand
Body: Sony A7 III
Lens: Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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paddyfield pipit, or Oriental pipit,[2] (Anthus rufulus) is a small passerine bird in the pipit and wagtail family.
331) PaddyField Pipit
Paddyfield Pipit, Oriental pipit, Anthus rufulus, Ciak Bendang
This is a large pipit at 15 cm, but is otherwise an undistinguished looking bird, mainly streaked grey-brown above and pale below with breast streaking. It is long legged with a long tail and a long dark bill. Sexes are similar. A widespread species found in open habitats, especially short grassland and cultivation with open bare ground. It runs rapidly on the ground, and when flushed, does not fly far. It feeds principally on small insects but consumes larger beetles, tiny snails, worms etc. while walking on the ground, and may pursue insects like mosquitoes or termites in the air.
Exif: f6.3, 1/640, ISO 200, focal length 800mm, Cik Canon EOS 80D, lens Canon 400mm, TC 2.0, tripod
A hungry Paddyfield Pipit caught an ant in Tampines Eco Green.
Go green with me in my blog: Tampines Eco Green
*Note: More pics of Birds in my Wild Avian Friends Album.
The paddyfield pipit or Oriental pipit (Anthus rufulus) is a small passerine bird in the pipit and wagtail family. It is a resident (non-migratory) breeder in open scrub, grassland and cultivation in southern Asia east to the Philippines. Although among the few breeding pipits in the Asian region, identification becomes difficult in winter when several other species migrate into the region. The taxonomy of the species is complex and has undergone considerable changes.
This Richard’s Pipit was seen in the Doi Lo paddies of Chiang Mai province, Thailand. (I originally posted this image here on Flickr as a Paddyfield Pipit (A. rufulus), but based on input from Steve Arena, an experienced birder who has spent a lot of time in Thailand, and from Paul Lynch, a fellow participant on my Thai birding trip and another experienced birder, I am changing the ID to Richard’s Pipit, with the long hindclaws {as seen in this other image of mine www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/53988539119/in... } being a salient feature.)