pipit

(pipit)

noun

any of various small insectivorous birds (esp. genus Anthus) of a passerine family (Motacillidae) characterized by a slender bill, streaked breast, and the habit of walking rather than hopping

Origin: echoic of its cry

See pipit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Any of various widely distributed songbirds of the genus Anthus, characteristically having brownish upper plumage and a streaked breast. Also called titlark.

Origin:

Origin: Imitative of its call

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