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Meadow pipit
Scientific name: Anthus pratensis
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: ALAUDIDAE
Group: Birds
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 20 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.03-31.10
Gestation: 180 à 220 jours
Births: 31.10-15.11
Habitat:
Meadows, cultivated fields, farmland
Description:
The meadow pipit is a small passerine bird found primarily in meadows, cultivated fields, and farmland across Europe and Asia. It is distinguished by its brown streaked plumage on its back and belly, as well as its furtive movement and melodious song. This bird primarily feeds on insects and seeds, which it searches for in tall grasses. During the breeding season, it performs song flights, a characteristic that makes it easy to spot in its habitat.
Recommended lens:
>=600 mm
Photography tips:
Photograph the meadow pipit using a telephoto lens to capture its furtive movements and foraging behavior in the grasses. It is best to photograph early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the light is soft and the bird is more active. Be ready to capture a moment when the bird sings in flight or perches to forage.
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