The Tawny Pipit, scientific name Anthus campestris, is a medium-sized passerine bird belonging to the Motacillidae family, which includes wagtails and other pipits. It is known for its rather plain, sandy-brown plumage, offering excellent camouflage in its preferred open, arid habitats across Eurasia and parts of Africa. This species is often recognized by its distinctive song flight and its habit of walking rather than hopping on the ground.