The Ochre-breasted Pipit is a rare and localized pipit species found in scattered populations across parts of South America. It is characterized by its distinctive ochre-colored breast.
Where to spot
South America, with fragmented populations in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Found in moist grasslands, often with scattered shrubs or open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its diagnostic ochre-colored breast, which stands out among pipits. It forages on the ground. Patience and knowledge of its specific, threatened habitat are crucial for observation.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the breeding season when males are more vocal.
Where to spot
South America, with fragmented populations in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Found in moist grasslands, often with scattered shrubs or open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its diagnostic ochre-colored breast, which stands out among pipits. It forages on the ground. Patience and knowledge of its specific, threatened habitat are crucial for observation.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the breeding season when males are more vocal.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is highly threatened due to habitat loss, as its preferred grasslands are rapidly being converted for agriculture and development.
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.