noun
definition
Any of various small passerine birds, mainly from the genus Anthus, that are often drab, ground feeding insectivores of open country.
Examples of pipits in a Sentence
The greater number of birds belong to the order Passeres; starlings, weavers and larks are very common, the Cape canary, long-tailed sugar bird, pipits and wagtails are fairly numerous.
They attract pipits of several species, as well as numerous chiffchaffs and Bluethroats.
At each path of green grass we could see common European pipits, Wagtails and Laughing Doves.
A small pool alongside the road had three Plain-backed pipits strutting around, their jizz reminding me of Tawny Pipit.
Tho dry alpine, we did note singing American pipits.
They attract pipits of several species, as well as numerous Chiffchaffs and Bluethroats.
A muddy walk on March 22nd near junction of routes 51 and 57 produced only meadow pipits, Kentish plover and 2 cattle egrets.
Then on the lawns of the hotel opposite were several migrant Red-throated pipits.
Wednesday 10 May The only highlight of a bright morning, troubled by a chilly NW breeze, was 2 tree pipits.
Occasionally we would encounter a party of Olive-backed pipits feeding among the leaf-litter of the woodland.
Closer by, rock pipits did the same on the exposed rocky shore.
Pipits ran out with red throated and meadow but no water pipits ran out with red throated and meadow but no water pipit here.
Meadow pipits skylarks and small waders are their most common meals.
The first whitethroat was at Trewince on 28th with Tree Pipits seen on St Mary's and St Martin's that day.
A few restless souls braved the midday heat to walk along the beach, where several Paddyfield Pipits gave superb close views.
The first Whitethroat was at Trewince on 28th with Tree Pipits seen on St Mary 's and St Martin 's that day.
Rosy Pipits were numerous in the damp yak pastures.