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Tree Pipit, Scotland (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter myoudale
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Brian2
Well-known member
Looks like you have a tree pipit ...the streaking down the chest is less obvious on Tree than on Meadow. On a Meadow Pipit the streaks are thicker as they go down the flanks. Can't see on the picture but the white on the coverts is always a good indication too....obvious jizz ans song help more. Tree Pipit looks a little skinnier than Meadow (taller if you like) Only doubt is the bill as it looks quite long for tree pipit so I'm not 100% sure and would like a side pic to see the white on the coverts or not.
dan pointon
Can't Stop
For me this bird is a Meadow Pipit. The head markings aren't strong enough- would expect some super on a Tree, thr breast streaking looks too irregular and blotchy, the bill perhaps too long (although worryingly thick based), and the overall ground coloration looks a shade too 'grey' for Tree. That said, I'm viewing on a phone screen in bright light so am prepared to be corrected!
Brian2
Well-known member
That's two of us that have put a get out of jail clause in..If you put me on the spot i'd say Meadow too.( I know i was thinking Tree but as you can see I kind of talked myself out of it half way and you make a good point about the super Dan) You can't under estimate how much you get from the jizz of the bird can you.
Mark Lew1s
My real name is Mark Lewis
I see a meadow pipit.
dwatsonbirder
Well-known member
Mippit, Tree pipit never shows a black splodge on the chest.
dan pointon
Can't Stop
Just viewed on a computer screen and am now certain of my original ID.
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Capercaillie71
Well-known member
Looks like a Meadow pipit to me (blotch on chest). Also, if this is a bird on breeding territory, the fact that it is perched on a gorse bush suggests meadow pipit habitat rather than tree pipit. However, if it is a passage migrant, habitat is irrelevant.
