Malindi Pipit

The Malindi Pipit is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Malindi pipit is a bird endemic to a small stretch of the East African Coast, from Southern Somalia to the area around the small coastal town of Malindi in Kenya, the base of Malindipipit.com and our guest lodge Southern Cross. We conduct specialized birding tours and safaris in the coastal region of Kenya, combined with Dhow trips, reef and deep-sea fishing. Kenya's coastal area has an abundance of locally endemic bird and mammal species. More

The Malindi Pipit (Anthus melindae) is a species of bird in the Motacillidae family. It is found in Kenya and Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Anthus melindae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More

Malindi Pipit (an endemic with a very small range) but it is also an important area for Madagascar Pratincole, Sooty Tern, Saunder's Tern and Lesser Crested Tern. The species count for this area is massive and the area itself is beautiful, quiet and a wonderful place to wander and watch birds. It contains one of our favourite places to stay, Sabaki River Camp and Cottage which used to be known as Malindi Camp and Cottage. More

* Malindi Pipit Anthus melindae : Found in Kenya and Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. * Kimberley Pipit Anthus pseudosimilis : The Kimberly Pipit is a small bird found in savanna grasslands in South Africa and Namibia. More

Malindi Pipit also an important area for Madagascar Pratincole, Sooty Tern, Saunder's Tern and Lesser Crested Tern. More

Kimberley Pipit, Malindi Pipit of coastal Kenya has heavier streaking on the back, a thinner malar stripe and streaking on the belly and flanks. Kimberley Pipit is now known from 17 specimens and several confirmed sight records, all from the interior of South Africa and south-western Namibia. Where it occurs, Kimberley Pipit is fairly common and appears to be sedentary, although some winter movements may occur. More