Birds and wildlife
Water Pipit
Anthus spinolettaGroup: pipits and wagtailsUK Conservation status:AmberHow to identify
The Water Pipit is a large and stocky pipit. It's greyish-brown above and pale below with streaks on its breast. It has a pale stripe over its eye, a slender bill and dark legs. It doesn't breed in the UK, but is a winter visitor, mainly to southern and eastern England. It breeds in the Alps and other mountains of central and southern Europe.Key
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