Anthus petrosus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anthus
gptkbp:adult_plumage streaked brown and white
more mottled and less streaked
gptkbp:behavior forages on the ground
often seen alone or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
monogamous during breeding season
stable in many areas
gptkbp:calls_for sharp and clear
gptkbp:clutch_size average 4 eggs
gptkbp:color brown and streaked
more streaked and less defined
gptkbp:common_name Rock Pipit
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection and monitoring
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution Europe and parts of Asia
gptkbp:egg_color speckled brown
typically 3-5 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Motacillidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by Linnaeus in 1758
gptkbp:first_flight strong and direct
gptkbp:fledging_period about 14-18 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior picks insects from the ground
gptkbp:genre territorial song
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Anthus
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
rocky shores
coastal regions of Europe
rocky and sandy shores
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Anthus petrosus
gptkbp:incubation_period about 12-14 days
gptkbp:length 15–18 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
some populations migrate south in winter
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:railway_station
varies by location
grasses and moss
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Meadow_Pipit
gptkbp:soundtrack melodious and varied
gptkbp:subspecies Anthus petrosus petrosus
Anthus petrosus schaeferi
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends breeding territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied and complex
gptkbp:weight 30–40 g
gptkbp:wildlife urban development and pollution
gptkbp:wingspan 25–30 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range coastal areas of Africa