Which pipit could this be? Seen in Mumbai, India, April 2022. (1 Viewer)

[Aniketa Kabir]

Hello. I am having quite a bit of trouble in identifying this pipit. The wagtail-like stance made me think that it is a tawny pipit. However, the square shaped median coverts and somewhat triangular bill makes me feel that it could also be a blyth's pipit. But the lores seem to be a little dark which is unlike a blyth's pipit. I would appreciate if someone helped with this. Thank you.

 

[CARERY]

The face pattern of Tawny Pipit mote contrasty. To me it looks like a Paddyfield Pipit, due to plain back and crown.

 

[Aniketa Kabir]

Oh! The structure seemed unlike paddyfield so I didn't really consider that. In the sense that the bird seems rather bulky with a long tail. Thanks.