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)
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 Kruger National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Kruger National Park
Grassveld Pipit
Anthus cinnamomeus
Bush Pipit
Anthus caffer
Plain-backed Pipit
Anthus leucophrys
Buffy Pipit
Anthus vaalensis
Striped Pipit
Anthus lineiventris
Yellow-breasted Pipit
Anthus chloris
African Pied Wagtail
Motacilla aguimp
Yellow-throated Longclaw
Macronyx croceus
Golden Pipit
Tmetothylacus tenellus
Cape Wagtail
Motacilla capensis
Western Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flava
Mountain Wagtail
Motacilla clara
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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Nicholson's Pipit in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Nicholson's Pipit sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Nicholson's Pipit in Kruger National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Nicholson's Pipit in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.