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Nilgiri pipit ( Anthus nilghiriensis ) Found endemic to Western ghats . They occur in the high elevated mountain ranges of Southern Western ghats and The Nilgiri hills above 1000 m asl. This sp is vulnerable under IUCN. Anthus nilghiriensis,Geotagged,India,Nilgiri Pipit Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Nilgiri pipit ( Anthus nilghiriensis )

Found endemic to Western ghats . They occur in the high elevated mountain ranges of Southern Western ghats and The Nilgiri hills above 1000 m asl. This sp is vulnerable under IUCN.

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  1. Well caught Abinesh Posted 2 years ago

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The Nilgiri Pipit is a distinctive species of pipit that is endemic to the high altitude hills of southern India. Richer brown in colour than other pipits in the region, it is non-migratory and has a tendency to fly into low trees when disturbed.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Oct 22, 2022. Captured in 9PM9+MP Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • COOLPIX P900
  • 178mm