Tree Pipit

Latin Name: 
Anthus trivialis
Size: 
15cm
Description: 

Similar to Olive-backed, but plain greyish brown above, usually with dark streaking on mantle and crown, less bold streaking on flanks; breast usually heavily streaked, but variable; less well-defined facial pattern, with weaker supercilium; does not usually show any white spot or ‘teardrop’ behind eye; pale legs and bill; like Olive-backed, in small flocks; takes to trees when flushed; walks along branches; also terrestrial; feeds on ground and fans tail frequently, but not vigourously.

Habitat: 
High-altitude grassy slopes; lightly wooded or bushy areas; fields.
Food: 
insects
Distribution: 
Plains of Nepal. Rare or absent further east
Call: 
Call Description: 
Call buzzy, like Olive-backed, but lower, stronger.