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pipits

 

[ หˆpษชpษชts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

Pipits are small to medium-sized ground-dwelling birds that belong to the family Motacillidae. They are often found in open habitats such as grasslands and fields, where they forage for insects and seeds. Recognizable by their slender bodies and long legs, pipits are known for their distinctive flight patterns and melodic calls.

Synonyms

ground-dwelling birds, migrant birds

Examples of usage

  • The pipits danced across the field.
  • We observed pipits feeding in the tall grass.
  • He identified several species of pipits during the birdwatching trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "pipits" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pipits

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคชเคฟเคŸเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pipits

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pipits

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฟั–ั‚ัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pipity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒ”ใƒƒใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pipits

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pipits

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pipitler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุจูŠุชูŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pipity

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pipity

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎ็šฎ็‰นๆ–ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pipiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pipit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะฟะธั‚ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pipitlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pipits

Etymology

The term 'pipit' originates from the late 19th century and is believed to derive from the sound these birds make, which resembles a faint 'pip-pip' call. The word is likely a diminutive of 'pipe', referring to the small, piping sound associated with their calls. Pipits belong to the family Motacillidae, which also includes wagtails. The classification of pipits has evolved over time, with various species identified across different regions, particularly in the Eurasian and African continents. Their adaptability to diverse habitats and migratory behavior has made them a subject of interest for ornithologists and bird watchers alike, reflecting their ecological significance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,933, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.