Siberian Pipit (Anthus japonicus)

Siberian Pipit, a reference photo — Photo: Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Siberian pipit (Anthus japonicus), also known as the Japanese pipit and formerly known as the buff-bellied pipit, is a species of songbird in the family Motacillidae. It was split from the American pipit in 2024 by both the IOC and Clements checklist. It is found in East Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Siberian Pipit being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Anthus rubescens
Anthus pratensis
Anthus spinoletta

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Motacillidae
Genus: Anthus
Species: Anthus japonicus

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