Kimberley Pipit (Kimberleykoester)

Anthus pseudosimilis (-)

Zulu name: -

Other names: -

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Kimberley Pipit Canon 50D 420mm focal length 1/500 sec exposure F7.1 ISO 400
January 2010 Benfontein, Northern Cape Adult

Experiences with species

Kimberley Pipit is a recent split from Long-billed Pipit, subject to many debates as to whether it is actually a separate species. Easiest found on Benfontein outside of Kimberley, where it mixes with African Pipits, giving quite a challenge on ID.