The Meadow Pipit is a streaky bird primarily consisting of different shades of brown, with black and white patches. Their numbers saw a decline in the 1970’s during a shift in agricultural practices, and their numbers haven’t fully recovered yet. They are therefore placed in the “Near Threatened” category.
This species can be found in a number of geographical locations from western to eastern Europe, with an all year round presence in Britain, and from France to Northern Germany. The Meadow Pipit is a winter visitor to Scandinavia, and breeds in Southern Europe during the summer months. Their habitat primarily consists of moorlands, marshes and farmland.
Insects such as flies, beetles, and spiders.
Predators & Threats
Primary predators of the Meadow Pipit include large birds and foxes.
- Breeding season is between April and June.
- They lay 3-5 eggs per clutch.
|Common Name(s)||Scientific Name|
|Meadow Pipit, Mippit, Mosscheeper, or Titlark||Anthus pratensis|
|Around 3 years|
Best Time to Look
All year round.