titlark

American  

[tit-lahrk] / ˈtɪtˌlɑrk /

noun

1. any of several small, larklike birds, especially a pipit.

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titlark British  

/ ˈtɪtˌlɑːk /

noun

1. another name for the pipit, esp the meadow pipit ( Anthus pratensis )

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Etymology

Origin of titlark

First recorded in 1660–70; tit ¹ + lark ¹

Example Sentences

The name Titlark is popularly applied to three common species of birds which were formerly placed in the same family with the Skylark.

From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.

Titlark, Alauda pratorum: From middle of April to July the 16th.

From The Natural History of Selborne by White, Gilbert

The old name Titlark, then, must be understood to be merged in the more distinctive title, Pipit, given to three common kinds which severally frequent trees, meadows, and the sea-shore.

From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.

Our Pipit or Titlark is our best known, most widely distributed species.

From Color Key to North American Birds with bibiographical appendix by Chapman, Frank M.

Titlark, Alauda pratorum: In its descent; also sitting on trees, and walking on the ground.

From The Natural History of Selborne by White, Gilbert