Hellmayr's Pipit is a pipit species found in the grasslands of southern South America, named after the Austrian ornithologist Carl Hellmayr. It prefers open, often dry, grassy habitats.
Where to spot
Southern South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Found in open grasslands, puna, and dry scrubland.
How to spot
Look for a typical streaky brown pipit on the ground. Distinguishing it from similar species often requires careful observation of plumage details, vocalizations, and knowledge of its specific range.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during the day.
Where to spot
Southern South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Found in open grasslands, puna, and dry scrubland.
How to spot
Look for a typical streaky brown pipit on the ground. Distinguishing it from similar species often requires careful observation of plumage details, vocalizations, and knowledge of its specific range.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This pipit is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Short-billed Pipit or Chaco Pipit, highlighting the taxonomic complexity within South American pipits.
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