How to Identify Motacillidae

Motacillidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Passeriformes, class Aves. The family contains 48 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Motacillidae Species

How to identify Macronyx ameliae Tarragon, 1845

Macronyx ameliae Tarragon, 1845

Macronyx ameliae Tarragon, 1845

The rosy-throated longclaw (Macronyx ameliae) is an African bird found in wet gr…

How to identify Anthus chii Vieillot, 1818

Anthus chii Vieillot, 1818

Anthus chii Vieillot, 1818

Anthus chii, the yellowish pipit, is a Motacillidae bird species found across mu…

How to identify Anthus berthelotii Bolle, 1862

Anthus berthelotii Bolle, 1862

Anthus berthelotii Bolle, 1862

Berthelot's pipit (Anthus berthelotii) is a small passerine resident bird native…

How to identify Anthus similis (Jerdon, 1840)

Anthus similis (Jerdon, 1840)

Anthus similis (Jerdon, 1840)

Anthus similis, the long-billed pipit, is a medium-large undistinguished pipit t…

How to identify Anthus furcatus Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837

Anthus furcatus Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837

Anthus furcatus Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837

The short-billed pipit (Anthus furcatus) is a Motacillidae bird found in parts o…

How to identify Anthus correndera Vieillot, 1818

Anthus correndera Vieillot, 1818

Anthus correndera Vieillot, 1818

The correndera pipit (Anthus correndera) is a Motacillidae bird species found in…

How to identify Anthus lineiventris Sundevall, 1850

Anthus lineiventris Sundevall, 1850

Anthus lineiventris Sundevall, 1850

Anthus lineiventris is a large streaked pipit found across multiple countries in…

How to identify Anthus roseatus Blyth, 1847

Anthus roseatus Blyth, 1847

Anthus roseatus Blyth, 1847

Anthus roseatus, the Rosy pipit, is a Motacillidae bird species found across mul…

How to identify Anthus spinoletta (Linnaeus, 1758)

Anthus spinoletta (Linnaeus, 1758)

Anthus spinoletta (Linnaeus, 1758)

Anthus spinoletta, the water pipit, is a small passerine bird with three recogni…

How to identify Anthus cervinus (Pallas, 1811)

Anthus cervinus (Pallas, 1811)

Anthus cervinus (Pallas, 1811)

Anthus cervinus, the red-throated pipit, is a small streaked brown pipit with di…

How to identify Macronyx capensis (Linnaeus, 1766)

Macronyx capensis (Linnaeus, 1766)

Macronyx capensis (Linnaeus, 1766)

Macronyx capensis, the Cape longclaw, is a small African passerine with distinct…

How to identify Anthus hodgsoni Richmond, 1907

Anthus hodgsoni Richmond, 1907

Anthus hodgsoni Richmond, 1907

Anthus hodgsoni is a medium-sized passerine bird that breeds across much of Asia…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Motacillidae?

Motacillidae animals belong to the Passeriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. In non-breeding plumage, the head is grey-brown, the supercilium is less distinct, upperparts are more heavily streaked, and underparts are white, with light brown markings on the breast and flanks. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Motacillidae?

Motacillidae is classified in the order Passeriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. Juveniles have a dirty yellow throat, an indistinct breast band, and yellowish-white underparts.

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