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Photo: © Bob Gress, 2002
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Sprague's Pipits are secretive sparrow-like birds more often heard than seen-the males sing a
twittering "Cheeeer, Cheeer, Cheeer, Cheeer" while circling at a height of up to 150 m (500 feet)
in the air. Then, they drop rapidly to the ground and hide in the grass.
Length: 16-17 cm (6-7 inches)
Did you know?
- They nest on the ground in native grasslands and feed insects to their young.
- They prefer range in good to excellent condition and are rare in cultivated
lands, or introduced forage.
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