African Pipit song and calls

Birdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the African Pipit, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.

Song

The song is a series of high-pitched, often repetitive, 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' notes, delivered during a characteristic undulating song-flight display, often rising high into the air before parachuting down.

Calls

Common calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'tsip', often given when flushed or in alarm. A softer 'chup' or 'tseep' may be heard during foraging.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during the breeding season, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon. Calls are given throughout the day.

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