| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 16–17 cm; wingspan 25–28 cm; weight ~20–25 g. Slender, pale brown pipit with long legs, fine bill, and relatively upright stance; underparts buff with faint streaking.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Breeds in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia; a migratory species.
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| Migrate to: | Winters in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, including parts of India and Sri Lanka.
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| Breeding season: | May to July in the breeding range. Males perform aerial songs and displays to attract females.
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| Breed in: | Nests on the ground, in open dry areas with sparse vegetation. The nest is a shallow cup lined with grass and roots. Clutch size is 4–6 eggs. Both parents share incubation and feeding duties.
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| Habitat: | Prefers dry grasslands, semi-deserts, scrublands, and sandy plains. In winter, frequents open fields and arid agricultural areas.
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| Diet: | Feeds mainly on insects and small invertebrates, including beetles, ants, and grasshoppers. Forages by walking or running on the ground, picking prey from the surface.
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