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Plain-backed Pipit
Motacillidae: Anthus leucophrys
The Plain-backed Pipit (16cm) is a common and widespread bird of the grasslands. It is an insect eater. This bird was seen in the Maasai Mara.
Identification Note:
The Plain-backed Pipit closely resembles the widespread and common African Pipit, also called the Grassland Pipit. However, the bird in these photographs has very long legs and a notable upright stance, and the back appears to be unstreaked. All these points suggest it is the Plain-backed rather than the African.