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Photo by safariranger
Mutinondo Wilderness, Zambia

Anthus lineiventris

[edit] Identification

A fairly plump, heavily built Pipit with boldly striped underparts extending over almost the entire belly. At close range has diagnostic yellow-edged wing feathers. Streaking that continues all the way from the throat down onto the flanks and less markedly, the belly, ending at the vent. The crown, hind-neck and mantle are greenish-grey, while the wings have distinctive lemon-yellow edges, giving the wing a greenish appearance when seen from a distance, pink legs.

[edit] Distribution

Africa.

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

Well-wooded rocky habitats.

[edit] Behaviour

They forage for insects along sparse vegetation and amongst the rubble found on the slopes they favour.

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