Skylark or Meadow Pipit (1 Viewer)

[Peter M Beesley]

Comments please on whether the attached is a Common Lark or a Meadow pipit. The image was taken in May 09 in the UK.

 

[Jimthetall]

I think meadow pipit. Bill seems too long for skylark, also bold streaking on flanks and general build, but the face pattern is odd.

Jim

 

[Andy Hall]

I'd say Meadow Pipit. Sky Lark has a different shaped bill and less streaking on the flanks and a straighter hind claw. This bird has what looks like a crest but think it's a breeze blowing feathers up

 

[dan pointon]

Mipit for me too - think the crest is just due to wind or something.

D

 

[joshjenkinsshaw]

Comments please on whether the attached is a Common Lark or a Meadow pipit. The image was taken in May 09 in the UK.

Common Lark ?

 

[Jimthetall]

Common Lark ?

Common Lark is just another name for skylark, as is field lark and Laverock.

 

[joshjenkinsshaw]

Common Lark is just another name for skylark, as is field lark and Laverock.

Fair enough, learn something new everydayB

 

[eric kitchmo]

defo meadow pipit.flank streaking,dark centred greater coverts,long curved hind claw,mantle pattern,brown central tail,short primary projection,narrow bill.the crest is just miss placed feathers,super and eye-ring more pronounced due to light.