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Where to observe and photograph the tree pipit in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the tree pipit in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the tree pipit’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Tree pipit
Scientific name: Anthus trivialis
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: MOTACILLIDAE
Group: Birds
Sensitivity to human approach: Very shy
Minimum approach distance: 20 m
Courtship display: April to June
Incubation: 11-13 jours
Hatchings: May to July
Habitat:
Woodland edges, open woodlands and hedgerows
Activity period :
Primarily active during the day, with peak activity in the morning and late afternoon.
Identification and description:
The tree pipit is a small passerine about 15 cm long with streaked brown upperparts and a pale breast. It inhabits woodland edges, open woodlands and hedgerows, feeding mainly on insects and seeds. During breeding, males sing in flight and from low perches to attract mates and defend territory.
Recommended lens:
500 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Position yourself at woodland edges near hedges or low perches. Shoot in early morning when males sing in flight or from low perches, using a fast shutter speed to freeze flight and a shallow depth of field to isolate the bird against the foliage.
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