American Pipit

American Pipit forages in the tundra at the Rock Cut along Trail Ridge Road
American Pipit forages in the tundra at the Rock Cut along Trail Ridge Road.

NPS Photo / Ann Schonlau

Size: 5.5-7”
Description: Grayish brown overall with some streaking on the chest.
Migratory Status: Late spring and summer residents, and migrants of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Habitat: Breed in moist alpine meadows and tundra to 14,000 feet.
Diet: Forage on the ground and eat mostly insects and seeds.
 

  • American Pipit (song)


    American Pipit song recorded on Trail Ridge Rd in Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    06/23/2015
    Audio Transcript
 

  • American Pipit (call)


    American Pipit call recorded in Upper Beaver Meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    05/19/2016
    Audio Transcript

Last updated: November 9, 2018

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