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American Pipit*
Anthus rubescens
(L 6.5" WS 10.5" Wt 0.74 oz)
Found throughout No. Amer
...as well as Great Britain,
Scandinavia and central Asia.
...as well as Great Britain,
Scandinavia and central Asia.
The American Pipit is a bird that
does the hula, constantly bobbing
and wagging its tail as it forages
for food.
does the hula, constantly bobbing
and wagging its tail as it forages
for food.
(http://www.birdinginformation.com)
Crown Point
Mission Bay - San Diego
02Jan2018
Fiesta Island
Mission Bay - San Diego
03Jan2018
Anthus is Greek for flower;
rubescens is Latin for reddish.
rubescens is Latin for reddish.
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