tree pipit
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tree pipit

Anthus trivialis

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_pipit

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The tree pipit faces severe population declines across its European breeding range, with losses exceeding 50% in many countries since the 1980s. Agricultural intensification has eliminated the mosaic of grassland, scrubland, and woodland edge habitats essential for foraging and nesting. Climate change is shifting suitable breeding conditions northward faster than the species can adapt, while habitat degradation in African wintering grounds compounds breeding season pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tree pipits inhabit open woodlands, forest edges, heathland with scattered trees, and parkland across Europe during breeding season. They require a mosaic of grassland for foraging insects and trees or tall shrubs for song posts and nesting sites.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Tawny PipitEN

Tawny Pipit

Anthus campestris

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Rock PipitEN

Rock Pipit

Anthus petrosus

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meadow pipitEN

meadow pipit

Anthus pratensis

Unknown
Red-throated PipitVU

Red-throated Pipit

Anthus cervinus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is tree pipit classified as Endangered?
tree pipit is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The tree pipit faces severe population declines across its European breeding range, with losses exceeding 50% in many countries since the 1980s. Agricultural intensification has eliminated the mosaic of grassland, scrubland, and woodland edge habitats essential for foraging and nesting. Climate change is shifting suitable breeding conditions northward faster than the species can adapt, while habitat degradation in African wintering grounds compounds breeding season pressures.
Where does tree pipit live?
tree pipit occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to tree pipit?
The main threats to tree pipit are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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