pipit Definition
pipit (pip′it)
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.
Browse dictionary entries near pipit
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- ‹ piping
- ‹ pipette
- ‹ pipestone
- ‹ pipestem
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- ‹ piperonal
- ‹ piperine
- ‹ piperidine
- ‹ piperazine

