Upland Pipit
Anthus sylvanus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The upland pipit (Anthus sylvanus) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae.
It is found in Afghanistan, China, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. As its name suggests, it inhabits mountains, typically open areas with grassland at elevations above 500m.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Himalayas (eastern Afghanistan to Nepal and southeastern China).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Upland pipit
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
