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| − | [[Image:Tree_Pipit.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by IanF<br />Photo taken: Loch Morlich, Speyside, Scotland, UK.]] | + | [[Image:Tree_Pipit.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|IanF|IanF}}IanF<br />Photo taken: Loch Morlich, Speyside, [[Scotland]], UK.]] |
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | The best way to identify Tree Pipits is their call, a strong buzz! Plumage-wise, tends to have a stronger face pattern than Meadow Pipit, sometimes approaching Olive-backed Pipit. The median coverts are more obviously dark with pale edges, the breast and throat is a rich buff contrasting with the white belly and undertail. Lastly and most usefully, the thick dark streaks on the flanks become much narrower down by the flanks. | + | The best way to identify Tree Pipits is their call, a strong buzz! Plumage-wise, tends to have a stronger face pattern than [[Meadow Pipit]], sometimes approaching [[Olive-backed Pipit]]. The median coverts are more obviously dark with pale edges, the breast and throat is a rich buff contrasting with the white belly and undertail. Lastly and most usefully, the thick dark streaks on the flanks become much narrower down by the flanks. |
Less hesitant in its movements on the ground and in flight than Meadow Pipit and slightly bulkier with slimmer rear body making tail length more obvious, and slightly longer wings with narrower point. | Less hesitant in its movements on the ground and in flight than Meadow Pipit and slightly bulkier with slimmer rear body making tail length more obvious, and slightly longer wings with narrower point. | ||
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[[Britain]], [[France]] and northern [[Iberia]] east to the [[Urals]]. Occurs over most of [[Scandinavia]] and in [[Russia]] north to the White Sea. In the south found in higher areas of [[Italy]], the [[Balkans]] and northern [[Greece]], the Black Sea coast of [[Turkey]] and the [[Caucasus]]. First breeding for [[Iceland]] took place in 1991. | [[Britain]], [[France]] and northern [[Iberia]] east to the [[Urals]]. Occurs over most of [[Scandinavia]] and in [[Russia]] north to the White Sea. In the south found in higher areas of [[Italy]], the [[Balkans]] and northern [[Greece]], the Black Sea coast of [[Turkey]] and the [[Caucasus]]. First breeding for [[Iceland]] took place in 1991. | ||
| − | Small numbers winter on Crete and some other Greek islands but most are present in the region from April-May until August-September. Occurs throughout southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East on passage. | + | Small numbers winter on Crete and some other Greek islands but most are present in the region from April-May until August-September. Occurs throughout southern [[Europe]], North [[Africa]] and the [[Middle East]] on passage. |
| − | Vagrants recorded on Jan Mayen and Iceland and Madeira. Also accidental to [[Alaska]] with 3 records. | + | Vagrants recorded on Jan Mayen and [[Iceland]] and [[Madeira]]. Also accidental to [[Alaska]] with 3 records. |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
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They nest on the ground, and 4-8 eggs are laid. | They nest on the ground, and 4-8 eggs are laid. | ||
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<flashmp3>Anthus trivialis (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | <flashmp3>Anthus trivialis (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | ||
''[[Media:Anthus trivialis (song).mp3|Listen in an external program]]'' | ''[[Media:Anthus trivialis (song).mp3|Listen in an external program]]'' | ||
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{{GSearch|Tree+Pipit}} | {{GSearch|Tree+Pipit}} | ||
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- Anthus trivialis
Identification
The best way to identify Tree Pipits is their call, a strong buzz! Plumage-wise, tends to have a stronger face pattern than Meadow Pipit, sometimes approaching Olive-backed Pipit. The median coverts are more obviously dark with pale edges, the breast and throat is a rich buff contrasting with the white belly and undertail. Lastly and most usefully, the thick dark streaks on the flanks become much narrower down by the flanks. Less hesitant in its movements on the ground and in flight than Meadow Pipit and slightly bulkier with slimmer rear body making tail length more obvious, and slightly longer wings with narrower point.
Distribution
Britain, France and northern Iberia east to the Urals. Occurs over most of Scandinavia and in Russia north to the White Sea. In the south found in higher areas of Italy, the Balkans and northern Greece, the Black Sea coast of Turkey and the Caucasus. First breeding for Iceland took place in 1991.
Small numbers winter on Crete and some other Greek islands but most are present in the region from April-May until August-September. Occurs throughout southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East on passage.
Vagrants recorded on Jan Mayen and Iceland and Madeira. Also accidental to Alaska with 3 records.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Requires open ground or grassland for feeding and trees for song-posts. Found on heathland and parkland, very open woodland, edges of forest and large clearings often after recent felling. On passage may occur in more treeless areas.
Behaviour
The diet small invertebrates, plant matter, especially berries, in autumn.
They nest on the ground, and 4-8 eggs are laid.
Vocalisation
<flashmp3>Anthus trivialis (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
