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meadow pipit? (1 Viewer)
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M Cowming
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Hi LMG,
As Chris said, it's definitely a Linnet. There are quite a few differences between Linnet and Meadow Pipit aside from plumage detail alone. Things to watch for also are; Diet: Meadow Pipit is an insect eater while Linnets concentrate mainly on seeds, hence the bill difference. Another good point of note is that Pipits "walk". Linnets and other finches "hop".
Hope this helps you,
Regards,
As Chris said, it's definitely a Linnet. There are quite a few differences between Linnet and Meadow Pipit aside from plumage detail alone. Things to watch for also are; Diet: Meadow Pipit is an insect eater while Linnets concentrate mainly on seeds, hence the bill difference. Another good point of note is that Pipits "walk". Linnets and other finches "hop".
Hope this helps you,
Regards,
LMG
Well-known member
Thanks for the help. I wasn't thinking juveniles at all! There was a pair, which made me think male, female. I managed to get a dozen good shots through my window, they were very cooperative. They're are first for me, I've seen adults before but not the youngsters. Nice to know they bred successfully.
