| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | A large pipit measuring 17–20 cm in length with a wingspan of 26–33 cm. It has brown upperparts with streaks, pale underparts, and a long tail and legs. The face has a pale supercilium and streaked crown.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Breeds in Central and East Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, and northern China. Northern populations are migratory.
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| Migrate to: | Winters in South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand. Common on grasslands, fields, and open plains during winter.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds from May to July in its northern range. Nest is a cup-shaped structure on the ground, lined with grass and leaves. Clutch size is typically 4–5 eggs.
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| Breed in: | Prefers open grasslands, steppes, and meadows in temperate regions, often at low vegetation cover.
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| Habitat: | During winter, found in cultivated fields, grasslands, meadows, and fallow lands. Often on flat, open areas with short grass.
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| Diet: | Primarily insectivorous, feeding on insects and other small invertebrates. Occasionally consumes seeds, especially in winter.
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