Red-throated Pipit

Red-throated pipits breed from Arctic Scandinavia eastward across Russia to the Bering Strait, with additional breeding sites in western Alaska and possibly Arctic Yukon. They favor rolling or hilly tundra, especially wet depressions with bushes that provide perches. During migration and winter they move into damp grasslands, meadows, agricultural fields, and grassy lake margins. These slender birds measure about 14.5 to 15 centimeters long, with a reported wing measurement of 17 to 18.3 centimeters. (Animal Diversity Web)

These pipits walk through short, dense grass, repeatedly darting and crouching to capture prey. Their food is mainly insects, supplemented by some seeds. They often remain concealed on the ground, flushing with erratic wingbeats when disturbed, and may join mixed flocks outside the breeding season. Males establish territories and perform singing parachute flights during courtship. The species produces one clutch annually; a documented Alaskan nest held four eggs, but ADW does not provide a reliable species-level clutch range or incubation period. (Animal Diversity Web)