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| Pipits and WagtailsMeadow PipitAnthus pratensis |
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En. Meadow Pipit, Da. Engpiber, Du. Graspieper, Fi. Niittykirvinen, Fr. Pipit des prés, Ge. Wiesenpieper, It. Pispola, No. Heipiplerke, Sp. Bisbita común, Sw. Ångspiplärka
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In most parts of northern Europe this is the commonest pipit. Indeed, in many areas of open country it will be the most numerous bird of all. It can be told from a Tree Pipit by its duller darker head in which there seems to be more of a pale ring around the eye rather than a stripe running through it. More convincingly though, notice how the thick black streaks continue all the way down to the flanks almost to the undertail. If in doubt, wait for its call. |
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Breeds on open moorland and rough grassland. Winters on marshes, in stubble fields and rough grassland. |
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An abundant breeding bird throughout Britain, although less numerous in much of lowland England. Also a common passage migrant and winter visitor from northern Europe from August-May. |
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Widespread and numerous in most of Europe. |
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| 1 900 000 territories in Britain with 900 000 in Ireland. It is most common in the northeast of the British Isles. |
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| 7-12 million breeding pairs across Europe, more common in the north. |
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