The Malindi Pipit is a range-restricted African pipit species found along the coast of East Africa. It is a specialist of coastal grasslands and dunes.
Where to spot
Coastal areas of East Africa, primarily Kenya and Somalia. Inhabits open coastal grasslands, sand dunes, and sparse scrub near the sea.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground in coastal habitats. It is a relatively drab, streaky pipit. Listen for its calls to aid identification in its specific habitat.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the cooler parts of the day.
Where to spot
Coastal areas of East Africa, primarily Kenya and Somalia. Inhabits open coastal grasslands, sand dunes, and sparse scrub near the sea.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground in coastal habitats. It is a relatively drab, streaky pipit. Listen for its calls to aid identification in its specific habitat.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the cooler parts of the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This pipit is often found in close proximity to the Indian Ocean, making it one of the few pipit species with a strong coastal affinity.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.