Anthus trivialis
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Mass
~25 g
Habitat
Woodlands and parks
Diet
Insects and invertebrates
How to recognize it
Tree Pipit is a plain, quietly active presence in open woodland and scrub. You are more likely to notice it perched in a tree or moving cautiously through grass and low cover than by any bright look.
Its call is sharp, and its song flight is easy to remember: it rises from a tree and then drops back on stiff wings, with the song stretching out near the end. It keeps a low profile and rarely draws much attention.
It favors open places with trees, shrubs, and a mix of grass and bracken. It feeds mainly on insects, but also takes seeds, and it leaves for Africa and southern Asia in winter.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
Tree Pipit is a plain, quietly active presence in open woodland and scrub. You are more likely to notice it perched in a tree or moving cautiously through grass and low cover than by any bright look.
Its call is sharp, and its song flight is easy to remember: it rises from a tree and then drops back on stiff wings, with the song stretching out near the end. It keeps a low profile and rarely draws much attention.
It favors open places with trees, shrubs, and a mix of grass and bracken. It feeds mainly on insects, but also takes seeds, and it leaves for Africa and southern Asia in winter.
