A small inconspicuous bird of upland areas and open grassland, more often heard rather than seen.
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WATER PIPIT (Anthus spinoletta) - Pipit spioncelle
A small inconspicuous bird of upland areas and open grassland, easily confused with the Meadow Pipit it has a similar, but slightly different, display song.
TREE PIPIT (Anthus trivialis) - Pipit des arbres
A pipit with fairly bold markings, found in open forests and forest edge. Easily identified by very clear elements in its liquid song.
WHITE WAGTAIL (Motacilla alba) - Bergeronnette grise
An active bird usually seen around farmyards, forest edges and fields with cattle, chasing large flies. It has a penetrating "tchi-ssik" call.