Sokoke Pipit
Anthus sokokensis
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 sokokensis (Sokoke Pipit)
About the Sokoke Pipit
The Sokoke pipit (Anthus sokokensis) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has richly coloured upperparts, prominent pale wingbars, and a heavily streaked breast.
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Recent sightings of Sokoke Pipit in Tsavo East National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Tsavo East National Park
Grassveld Pipit
Anthus cinnamomeus
Malindi Pipit
Anthus melindae
Striped Pipit
Anthus lineiventris
Tree Pipit
Anthus trivialis
Red-throated Pipit
Anthus cervinus
Bush Pipit
Anthus caffer
Long-billed Pipit
Anthus similis
African Pied Wagtail
Motacilla aguimp
Golden Pipit
Tmetothylacus tenellus
Pangani Longclaw
Macronyx aurantiigula
Yellow-throated Longclaw
Macronyx croceus
Western Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flava
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sokoke Pipit in Tsavo East National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sokoke Pipit sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 156 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sokoke Pipit in Tsavo East National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Sokoke Pipit in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.