pipit

[pip-it]

noun

1. any of several small songbirds of the genus Anthus, of the family Motacillidae, resembling the larks in coloration, structure, and habits.

pipit

/ ˈpɪpɪt /

noun

1. Also called: titlark. any of various songbirds of the genus Anthus and related genera, having brownish speckled plumage and a long tail: family Motacillidae

Word History and Origins

Origin of pipit¹

First recorded in 1760–70; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of pipit¹

C18: probably of imitative origin

Example Sentences

In the Mournes, Mr Fisher said rove beetles and other insects "support the skylarks and the meadow pipits that come from the lowlands to nest up in the uplands during this time of year".

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Nightingale, greenfinch, grey partridge, marsh tit, skylark, nightjar and tree pipit - all Red List species - have been recorded.

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Birds like the meadow pipit and skylark use the heather for nesting, and it is also a source of food for the red grouse.

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Meadow pipit were the most common, with up to 80 individuals feeding on the site at once.

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Birds like the African plain-backed pipit combat this with a powerful immune response.

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