Description
The Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus) is a widespread resident pipit found across much of India. It is a characteristic bird of open landscapes and can be encountered in grasslands, cultivated fields, wetlands, open scrub and other areas with suitable ground habitat. In Gujarat, the species is recorded as a resident bird associated with open habitats.
This original wildlife photograph captures the natural appearance of a Paddyfield Pipit in Gujarat, India. Although its brown and streaked plumage can appear understated, the species is an important part of India’s open-country birdlife and is particularly interesting to birdwatchers and wildlife photographers because of its subtle identification features.
The Paddyfield Pipit has a compact, brownish appearance with streaking on the breast and variable streaking on the upperparts. It is a ground-associated bird that spends considerable time walking and foraging in open habitats. Its diet consists primarily of small insects and other invertebrates.
Paddyfield Pipit in Gujarat
Gujarat provides a variety of suitable open habitats for the Paddyfield Pipit, including agricultural landscapes, grasslands and open natural ecosystems. The State of India’s Birds 2025 lists Anthus rufulus as a resident species in Gujarat and classifies it as an open-habitat specialist.
The species is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) globally and is listed under Schedule II of India’s Wildlife Protection Act. State of India’s Birds 2025 also reports a declining current annual trend for the species in Gujarat, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring of India’s common and widespread open-country birds.
Product Details
- Common Name: Paddyfield Pipit
- Scientific Name: Anthus rufulus
- Alternative Name: Oriental Pipit
- Bird Group: Pipit / Passerine
- Family: Motacillidae
- Behaviour: Natural Behaviour
- Location: Gujarat, India
- Status in Gujarat: Resident
- Habitat: Open grasslands, agricultural fields, croplands, wetlands, open scrub and other open landscapes
- Diet: Mainly insects and other small invertebrates
- Global Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC)
- Indian Protection: Schedule II
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
- Photography Type: Bird & Wildlife Photography
Original Bird Photograph
This is an original Paddyfield Pipit photograph from Gujarat, India, captured by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala.
The photograph is suitable for:
- Bird photography collections
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Photography Licensing
This Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus) photograph is available for licensing for different applications.
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