Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis
Tree Pipit, Cairngorms, Invernessshire, Scotland, May 2023 - click for larger image Scotland and Spain

The Tree Pipit breeds in most of Europe where there is suitable habitat and across to southern Iran and the Himalayas. It migrates southwards mainly to Africa and India in August and September returning around April. See the distribution map at xeno-canto.

Tree Pipit, Aragon, Spain, May 2022 - click for larger image

It looks very like Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis but has a slightly heavier bill and has heavy streaking on the breast with only thin streaks on the flanks. It also perches on trees from where it starts its song flight.

Tree Pipit, Aragon, Spain, May 2022 - click for larger image

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