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American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

A small passerine with a unique niche, inhabiting fast-flowing streams and hunting for aquatic macroinvertebrates underwater.

Habitat:

Fast-flowing rocky streams

Reference Links:

American Dipper, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (3)
Liana
Great shot Liam! Thank you for sharing :)
Caleb Strand
Great shot Liam! Dippers are one interesting songbird.

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