Nicholson's Pipit
Anthus nicholsoni
Silhouette: Susan Murphy (original photograph), T. Michael Keesey (vectorization) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMotacillidae (Wagtails and Pipits)
- GenusAnthus (Pipits)
- SpeciesAnthus nicholsoni (Nicholson's Pipit)
8 Verified sightings at Addo Elephant National Park From 2019 to 2026
69 Verified sightings across all 7 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Nicholson's Pipit
Nicholson's pipit (Anthus nicholsoni) is a small passerine bird belonging to the pipit genus Anthus in the family Motacillidae. It was formerly included with the long-billed pipit (Anthus similis) but is now frequently treated as a separate species. It is a bird found in southern Africa. They are non-migratory. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Nicholson's Pipit in Addo Elephant National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Addo Elephant National Park
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Grassveld Pipit
Anthus cinnamomeus
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Plain-backed Pipit
Anthus leucophrys
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Buffy Pipit
Anthus vaalensis
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Cape Wagtail
Motacilla capensis
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Orange-throated Longclaw
Macronyx capensis
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African Pied Wagtail
Motacilla aguimp
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Mountain Wagtail
Motacilla clara
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Yellow-throated Longclaw
Macronyx croceus
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Southern Fiscal
Lanius collaris
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Fork-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus adsimilis
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Red-shouldered Glossy-starling
Lamprotornis nitens
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Cape Crow
Corvus capensis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Gate Highlands National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 5 | Pilanesberg National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 6 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 7 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |