Tree Pipit vs Olive-backed Pipit

Tree Pipit and Olive-backed Pipit are similar in size and structure but can be distinguished by their plumage and vocalizations. The Tree Pipit has a more olive tone above and a heavier bill, while the Olive-backed Pipit is more buff-brown with a prominent supercilium. Their songs also differ significantly, with the Tree Pipit having a distinctive, far-carrying song.

1. Plumage: Look for the more olive tone and heavier bill of the Tree Pipit compared to the buff-brown Olive-backed Pipit. 2. Supercilium: Tree Pipit has a bolder supercilium; Olive-backed Pipit's is more prominent. 3. Song: Listen for the Tree Pipit's distinctive 'seee-er' ending song. 4. Structure: Note the Tree Pipit's heavier bill and shorter hind claw.

Both species are slim, medium-sized pipits, measuring 14–15 cm in length.

Tree Pipit is more olive above with a bolder supercilium and thinner streaks on the flanks. Olive-backed Pipit is more buff-brown, often with a slight scaly effect due to pale feather edgings, and has a more prominent supercilium.

Tree Pipit's song is a series of trills and repeated notes, ending with 'seee-er' notes, while Olive-backed Pipit's song is not detailed here but differs significantly.