Widespread in Sub-Saharan
Africa...one listed as a subspecies
of the Plain-backed Pipit.
Anthus vaalensis
(L 6.5")
Lake Nakuru National Park
31Oct2014
Some friends are like birds, who never
leave you when you are alone.
(Gaurav GRV Sharma)
Anthus is a small grassland bird
mentioned by Pliny; vaalansis is after
the River Vaal, Natal, South Africa.
© Peter
Boesman
Macaulay
Library