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The pipits are a cosmopolitan genus, Anthus, of small passerine birds with medium to long tails, belonging to the family Motacillidae. They are found across most of the world, except the driest deserts, rainforest and the mainland of Antarctica.
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American Pipits are among the few species of American songbirds that nest in both Arctic tundra and alpine meadows.
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They are a common species of bird found throughout North America during migration or winter, and feed mostly insects and some seeds.
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They are slender and drab songbirds of open country, usually grayish above and streaked below, with a thin bill and lanky appearance with long legs.
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Summary
The pipits are a cosmopolitan genus, Anthus, of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. Along with the wagtails and longclaws, the pipits make up the family Motacillidae. The genus is widespread, occurring across most of the world, except the driest deserts, rainforest and the mainland of Antarctica.
Pipit - Wikipedia
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American Pipits are among the very few species of American songbirds that nest in both Arctic tundra and alpine meadows. Although they’re found in the open and are not especially shy, these small birds can still be inconspicuous as they walk briskly through tundra or agricultural fields.
American Pipit - All About Birds
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American Pipits are a common species of bird found throughout North America during migration or winter. They nest in the far north and on mountaintops, and feed mostly insects and some seeds. Audubon's scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect this species' range in the future.
American Pipit | Audubon Field Guide
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Slender and drab songbird of open country. Usually grayish above and streaked below, but some lack streaks in breeding season. Distinguished from similar-looking (unrelated) sparrows by thin bill and lanky appearance with long legs. Walks on the ground with jerky motions and frequently bobs tail.
American Pipit - eBird
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Definition Example Sentences Word History Entries Near Show more Save Word pipit noun pip· it ˈpi-pət : any of various small songbirds (family Motacillidae and especially genus Anthus) resembling the…
Pipit Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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pipit, also called fieldlark or titlark, any of about 50 species of small slender-bodied ground birds in the genera Anthus and Tmetothylacus in the family Motacillidae (order Passeriformes, suborder Passeri…
Pipit | Range, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
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Wagtails and Pipits (Order: Passeriformes, Family: Motacillidae) American Pipit Sprague's Pipit Browse Species in This Family More to Read It sounds like there are birds stuck in my chimney. What…
American Pipit Identification - All About Birds
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American Pipit Range Map, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Compare with Similar Species Click on an image to compare Sprague's Pipit Vesper Sparrow Looking for ID Help? Get…
American Pipit Range Map - All About Birds
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