The pipits are a cosmopolitan genus, Anthus, of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. Along with the wagtails and longclaws, the pipits make up the family Motacillidae. The genus is widespread, occurring across most of the world, except the driest deserts, rainforest and the mainland of Antarctica.
Pipit
The Australasian pipits of New Zealand may represent a separate species from those found elsewhere.
The plumage colour of the long-billed pipit is typical of the genus, although this subspecies lacks the extensive streaking many other pipits, including other subspecies, have on the breast
Berthelot's pipit is restricted to the Atlantic islands of Madeira and the Canary Islands
Wagtails are a group of passerine birds that form the genus Motacilla in the family Motacillidae. The common name and genus name are derived from their characteristic tail pumping behaviour. Together with the pipits and longclaws they form the family Motacillidae.
Wagtail
Wagtail in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Wagtail
Egg, Collection Museum Wiesbaden, Germany