Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis)
Meadow Pipits are small, sparrow sized songbird birds. They are widespread and abundant, and breed in much of the northern half of Europe and Asia. They are coloured brown above and buff below, with dark streaks on their plumage.
Habitat
Meadow Pipits are found in uncultivated open habitats, such as pastures, heaths and moors.
Behaviour
Meadow Pipits nest on the ground and can easily be identified by their undulating flying pattern.
Feeding
Meadow Pipits mainly eat insects, though they will also eat some seeds.
Voice
Meadow Pipits are very vocal, and their call is a thin see seet. Their song is a long series of notes and trills whilst they fly.