Any one of numerous species of small singing birds belonging to Anthus and allied genera, of the family Motacillidæ. They strongly resemble the true larks in habits, colors, and the great length of the hind claw. They are, therefore, often called titlarks, and pipit larks.

small songbirds resembling larks

Pipits is a genus of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. The genus has more than 3 dozen species. Along with the wagtails and longclaws, the pipits make up the family Motacillidae.