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 Namib-Naukluft National Park
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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 Namib-Naukluft National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Nicholson's Pipit sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Nicholson's Pipit in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Nicholson's Pipit in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.