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Tree Pipit

Anthus trivialis

The Tree Pipit is a small bird that loves to sing from the tops of trees. It has a lovely brown color and can be found hopping around in grassy areas, making it a cheerful sight in nature.

Habitat: Forests and grasslands

Appearance

The Tree Pipit is a small, streaky brown bird with a buffy breast featuring dark streaks. It has a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and pinkish-yellow legs. Its fine flank streaking and slightly chunkier bill help differentiate it from similar pipits.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyMotacillidaeGenusAnthus
Tree Pipit
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Tree Pipit

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Sometimes, they build nests hidden perfectly under a tussock of grass.

Their unique parachute song flight ends with a gentle glide to a perch!

They often sing different parts of their song in flight and from a perch.

Tree Pipits migrate all the way from Europe to Africa each year.

Special abilities

Ability

Parachute Display Flight

Tree Pipit can sing a complex, buzzing song while parachuting down, showcasing its vocal and aerial agility to attract mates.

Ability

Ground Nest Camouflage

Tree Pipit has camouflaged, cup-shaped nests hidden on the ground, helping them protect eggs and chicks from predators.

Ability

Long-Distance Migration

Tree Pipit can fly thousands of kilometers between continents, helping it find warm wintering grounds and abundant food.

Measurements & details

Length
14-16 cm
Wingspan
25-27 cm
Weight
0.018-0.029 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
4-6
Incubation
12-14 days
Migration Distance
8000 km

Diet & Feeding

These birds eat a variety of insects, spiders, and some seeds for energy.

Primary Foods

  • Beetles
  • Flies
  • Caterpillars
  • Spiders
  • Grass seeds
  • Small berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

hunts

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

agilely catches small birds

eaten by

Red Wood Ant

Formica rufa

a common insect prey

eaten by

Striped Click Beetle

Agriotes lineatus

larvae and adults are prey

depends on

Orchard Grass

Dactylis glomerata

seeds provide essential sustenance

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Tree Pipit?

14-16 cm

What is Tree Pipit's wingspan?

25-27 cm

How much does Tree Pipit weigh?

0.018-0.029 kg

How long does Tree Pipit live?

2-5 years

How fast can Tree Pipit move?

45 km/h

What does Tree Pipit eat?

These birds eat a variety of insects, spiders, and some seeds for energy.

Where is Tree Pipit usually found?

Forests and grasslands

How does Tree Pipit hunt?

Foraging

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