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pipit Definition

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

Etymology: echoic of its cry

pipit Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • see: At each path of green grass we could see common European Pipits, Wagtails and Laughing Doves.
  • include: The reserve is also home to a number of bird species including meadow pipit, snipe and skylark.
  • have: A small pool alongside the road had three Plain-backed Pipits strutting around, their jizz reminding me of Tawny Pipit.
  • sing: Tho dry alpine, we did note singing American Pipits.
  • attract: They attract pipits of several species, as well as numerous Chiffchaffs and Bluethroats.
  • produce: A muddy walk on March 22nd near junction of routes 51 and 57 produced only meadow pipits, Kentish plover and 2 cattle egrets.

Adjective modifier

  • red-throated: Then on the lawns of the hotel opposite were several migrant Red-throated Pipits.
  • tawny: Tawny pipit: after the first birds at Paphos on 27th, this bird seemed to be a common, but unobtrusive, migrant.
  • tree: Wednesday 10 May The only highlight of a bright morning, troubled by a chilly NW breeze, was 2 Tree Pipits.
  • several: Then on the lawns of the hotel opposite were several migrant Red-throated Pipits.
  • olive-backed: Occasionally we would encounter a party of Olive-backed Pipits feeding among the leaf-litter of the woodland.
  • American: Tho dry alpine, we did note singing American Pipits.

Modifies a noun

  • skylark: Meadow pipits skylarks and small waders are their most common meals.
  • singing: In the distance, I could hear a TREE PIPIT singing.

Noun used with modifier

  • meadow: Meadow Pipits are reported to undergo a partial molt in the first three months of the year.
  • tree: Tree pipit: two birds flew over the Paphos lighthouse area at first light on 27th.
  • rock: Closer by, rock pipits did the same on the exposed rocky shore.
  • water: Pipits ran out with red throated and meadow but no water pipit here.

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