About the Tree Pipit
The tree pipit is a small passerine bird that breeds throughout most of Europe and the Palearctic as far east as the East Siberian Mountains. It is a long-distance migrant, migrating in winter to Africa and southern Asia. The scientific name is from Latin: anthus is the name of a small bird of grasslands, and the specific trivialis means "common".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Anthus trivialis |
| Species Codes | trepip, TRPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tree Pipit belong to?
The Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tree Pipit?
The tree pipit is a small passerine bird that breeds throughout most of Europe and the Palearctic as far east as the East Siberian Mountains. It is a long-distance migrant, migrating in winter to Africa and southern Asia. The scientific name is from Latin: anthus is the name of a small bird of grass...
Where can I report a Tree Pipit sighting?
You can log sightings of Tree Pipit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code trepip, or on iNaturalist.
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