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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | The almost complete lack of streaks on the underparts is one of the best ways to tell a Tawny Pipit, though beware summer plumage Water Pipit. Tawny Pipit looks bigger and leggier than other pipits. The pale sandy plumage, bold eye-stripe and prominent line of black feathers on the median coverts are also useful features. Juveniles are more heavily | + | 16.5-18 cm. The almost complete lack of streaks on the underparts is one of the best ways to tell a Tawny Pipit, though beware summer plumage Water Pipit. Tawny Pipit looks bigger and leggier than other pipits. The pale sandy plumage, bold eye-stripe and prominent line of black feathers on the median coverts are also useful features. Juveniles are more heavily streaked and hence are confusable with Richard's Pipits, but are sleeker and always show distinctive dark lores. |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] and northwest [[Africa]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Dry open country including semi-deserts. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | It nests on the ground, and 4-6 eggs are laid. | ||
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==Bird Song== | ==Bird Song== | ||
<flashmp3>Anthus campestris (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | <flashmp3>Anthus campestris (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Tawny+Pipit}} | {{GSearch|Tawny+Pipit}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]] | + | [[Category:Birds]][[category:incomplete]] |
Revision as of 13:30, 29 June 2008
- Anthus campestris
Identification
16.5-18 cm. The almost complete lack of streaks on the underparts is one of the best ways to tell a Tawny Pipit, though beware summer plumage Water Pipit. Tawny Pipit looks bigger and leggier than other pipits. The pale sandy plumage, bold eye-stripe and prominent line of black feathers on the median coverts are also useful features. Juveniles are more heavily streaked and hence are confusable with Richard's Pipits, but are sleeker and always show distinctive dark lores.
Distribution
Europe and Asia and northwest Africa.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Dry open country including semi-deserts.
Behaviour
It nests on the ground, and 4-6 eggs are laid.
Bird Song
<flashmp3>Anthus campestris (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
