Water Pipit

Anthus spinoletta

  • Call

  • The water pipit, also known as the American pipit, ranges from Alaska and northern Canada southward to Central America. An omnivorous bird, the water pipit feeds on seeds, insects, and small invertebrates gathered from tide flats and adjacent areas.

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    "Water Pipit," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 96 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


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