>> GENERAL >>>>>
– small passerine, slightly smaller than Common Chaffinch
– diurnal migrant, rarely nocturnal
– migrates singly or in small to medium rather dense flocks
>> FLIGHT >>>>>
– especially when being flushed and taking off from the ground quite hesitant, nervous flight with hectic wingbeats
– however, at longer distances (migration) somewhat straighter and more confident
– difficult to distinguish from other pipits in flight
– also might appear similar to other species such as buntings
– depending on season and location, it can be seen singly or in small groups, but sometimes also in large, disorganised flocks
>> VISUAL ID >>>>>
– slightly slimmer and lighter than Common Chaffinch, but rather similar in size
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF3496, 03/04/2021, Wagbachniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF3497, 03/04/2021, Wagbachniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF0842, 14/03/2014, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF0843, 14/03/2014, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF0844, 14/03/2014, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF0141, 13/09/2013, Emden, Germany, Mathias Putze
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF0142, 13/09/2013, Emden, Germany, Mathias Putze
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF0348, 13/09/2013, Emden, Germany, Mathias Putze
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF0349, 13/09/2013, Emden, Germany, Mathias Putze
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis
BIF0350, 13/09/2013, Emden, Germany, Mathias Putze
SOUND ID >>>>>
– calls are a very good feature which reveal Meadow Pipits within flocks of other species, especially among Common Chaffinch
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis, calls during migration
BIF0131, 24/10/2008, Greifswalder Oie, Germany, Patrick Franke
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis, calls during migration
BIF0139, 03/10/2010, Helgoland, Germany, Patrick Franke
Meadow Pipit Anthus p. pratensis, calls during migration
BIF0140, 05/04/2011, Kyzyltan Lake, Kazakhstan, Patrick Franke
>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>
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