Yellow-breasted pipit
The yellow-breasted pipit (Anthus chloris) is a species of bird in the pipit and wagtail family Motacillidae.[2] Some authorities recognise it as Hemimacronyx chloris.[3] It is found in Lesotho and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, arable land, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
| Yellow-breasted pipit | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Motacillidae |
| Genus: | Anthus |
| Species: | A. chloris |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthus chloris Lichtenstein, MHC, 1842 | |
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Anthus chloris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- Gill, F.; Donsker, D.; Rasmussen, P. (eds.). "Waxbills, parrotfinches, munias, whydahs, Olive Warbler, accentors, pipits". IOC World Bird List. International Ornithological Congress. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- BirdLife International. (2021). "Hemimacronyx chloris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T22718444A180132223. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T22718444A180132223.en. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
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