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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.
The American Pipit is a bird that
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.
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