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Sokoke Pipit

Anthus sokokensis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)

Species

Anthus sokokensis (Sokoke Pipit)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウロコタヒバリ

Chinese 东非鹨

Spanish Bisbita del Sokoke

French Pipit de Sokoke

German Sokokepieper

Portuguese petinha-de-sokoke

Russian Сококский конёк

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sokoke Pipit?

The scientific name of Sokoke Pipit is Anthus sokokensis. It belongs to the genus Anthus.

What is the conservation status of Sokoke Pipit?

Sokoke Pipit (Anthus sokokensis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sokoke Pipit live?

Sokoke Pipit is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does Sokoke Pipit belong to?

Sokoke Pipit (Anthus sokokensis) belongs to the genus Anthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Motacillidae.

Is Sokoke Pipit endangered?

Yes, Sokoke Pipit (Anthus sokokensis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sokoke Pipit belong to?

Sokoke Pipit (Anthus sokokensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Sokoke Pipit?

The closest relatives of Sokoke Pipit in the genus Anthus include Alpine Pipit, American Pipit, Berthelot's Pipit, Bush Pipit, Buffy Pipit.