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Nilgiri Pipit

Nilgiri Pipit

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The Nilgiri Pipit is an endemic pipit species restricted to the high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiri Hills in southern India. It is a habitat specialist.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiri Hills and adjacent ranges in the Western Ghats of southern India.
How to spot
Requires visiting the specific high-altitude grasslands. Look for it foraging on the ground. Its calls and display flights are important for identification.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the breeding season when males perform display flights.
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File:Nilgir Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) 18-Apr-2007 12-12-32 PM.JPG
File:Nilgiri Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) on Rhododendron arboreum IMG 2168.jpg
File:Nilgiri Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) on Rhododendron arboreum IMG 2170.jpg
File:Nilgiri Pipit Anthus nilghiriensis from Anaimalai hills IMG 2128.jpg
File:Nilgiri Pipit Anthus nilghiriensis from Anaimalai hills IMG 2145.jpg
File:Nilgiri pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) from anaimalai hills IMG 2131.jpg
File:Nilgiri pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) from anaimalai hills IMG 2140.jpg
File:Nilgiri pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) from anaimalai hills IMG 2143.jpg
File:Nilgiri pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) from anaimalai hills IMG 2147.jpg
File:Anthus nilghiriensis 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgir Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) 18-Apr-2007 12-12-32 PM.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) on Rhododendron arboreum IMG 2168.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) on Rhododendron arboreum IMG 2170.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri Pipit Anthus nilghiriensis from Anaimalai hills IMG 2128.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri Pipit Anthus nilghiriensis from Anaimalai hills IMG 2145.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) from anaimalai hills IMG 2131.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) from anaimalai hills IMG 2140.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) from anaimalai hills IMG 2143.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) from anaimalai hills IMG 2147.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This pipit is a prime example of an endemic species adapted to specific montane 'shola' grasslands, which are unique to the Western Ghats.
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