Blyth's Pipit vs Tree Pipit

In short

Blyth's Pipit and Tree Pipit are both medium-sized pipits with similar streaked patterns, but Blyth's Pipit has a longer tail and a heavier bill. The Tree Pipit is more buff-brown above and often shows a scaly effect due to pale feather edgings.

Identification tips

• Tail Length: Blyth's Pipit has a longer tail, which can be a reliable field mark.
• Bill Size: Blyth's Pipit has a heavier bill compared to the Tree Pipit.
• Color Tone: Look for more olive tones in Blyth's Pipit and buff-brown tones in Tree Pipit.
• Supercilium: Blyth's Pipit has a bolder supercilium.
• Plumage Texture: Tree Pipit may show a scaly effect due to pale feather edgings.

Size

Both species measure 14–15 cm in length and weigh 15–39 g, making them similar in size.

Plumage

Blyth's Pipit has more olive tones above and a heavier bill, while the Tree Pipit is buff-brown with a slight scaly effect. Blyth's Pipit also has a longer tail and more pronounced supercilium.

Voice

Both species have similar vocalizations, but specific differences in calls are not well-documented here.