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Long-billed PipitThe Long-billed Pipit, Anthus similis, is a passerine bird which breeds in much of Africa, through the Arabian peninsula and the Middle East to India and Myanmar. Most birds are residents or short distance migrants. The Long-billed Pipits breeding habitat is dry open slopes with rocks and low vegetation. The nest is on the ground, with 2-4 eggs being laid. This is a medium-large pipit, 16-17.5 cm long, but is an undistinguished looking species on the ground, mainly sandy grey above and whitish or pale buff below. It is very similar to the Tawny Pipit, but is slightly larger, has a longer tail and a longer dark bill. The Long-billed Pipits flight is strong and direct, and it gives a characteristic chupp call, similar to Desert Lark. Its song is like that of the Tawny Pipit, but slower and more varied, sri...churr...sri...churrsri..churr. Like its relatives, Long-billed Pipit eats seeds and insects.
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