Southern Sweden: Help with Pipit ID (1 Viewer)

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melisande

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• Jun 15, 2018

• #1

Could anyone help me ID the pipit(s) in the photos at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/melisande/sets/72157692220176760/

At first I thought they were probably Rock Pipits since we found them in what seemed like ideal breeding habitat for the species (rocky coast). However, I noticed that they have pink legs and a streaked back which would seem to rule out this species. Then, I thought they could be Meadow Pipits, but noticed that the streaking on the flanks is definitely finer than the breast streaks, which would point to Tree Pipit (although there were hardly any trees around). Also, they seem to be missing the Tree Pipit's buffy breast band. So, any ideas as to which pipits these are?

BTW, these photos were taken about a week ago.

Thanks!

 

Last edited: Jun 15, 2018

CARERY

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• Jun 15, 2018

• #2

I see very dark legs... Rather worn summer plumage Rock Pipit for me. Definitely not the best time of the year to ID pipits!

 

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Gander

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• Jun 15, 2018

• #3

Meadow Pipit for me. IMG_7165 appears to be showing the extra long hind claws. Flank stripes not fine enough for Tree Pipit. Stripes in general not smudged enough for Rock Pipit.

 

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P.Sunesen

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• Jun 16, 2018

• #4

Agree with (worn) Meadow Pipit(s) for the same reasons as Gander mentions above.

Peter

 

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melisande

Well-known member

• Jun 16, 2018

• #5

Thanks! So the streaking is a key fieldmark, then it seems ...

 

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GWB77

Grafham Water Birder

• Jun 18, 2018

• #6

Another vote for worn Meadow Pipit

 

CARERY

Well-known member

• Jun 18, 2018

• #7

...finally took the time to look at the pictures on a larger screen. Meadow Pipit it is.