Family: Motacillidae (Pipits and Wagtails)

Authority: Rüppell, 1840

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(ii)

Click here for more information about the Red List categories and criteria

Justification of Red List category
This species is classed as Near Threatened because it probably has a moderately small population, which is potentially in decline owing to the conversion and alteration of its grassland habitat. Evidence that suggests it has a small, declining population might qualify the species for a higher threat category.

Population size: unknown

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 453,000 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - continent
Realm - Afrotropical
IUCN System - Terrestrial