Bird · GBIF taxon 9606873
American Dipper
Cinclus mexicanusAlso known as Water Ouzel
American Dippers are stocky slate-gray songbirds that repeatedly bob beside swift clear streams. They swim, dive, and walk underwater, using strong feet and short wings to search among submerged stones.
stream birdunderwater foragersongbird
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- mayfly larvae
- caddisfly larvae
- small crustaceans
Predators
- hawks
- owls
- mink
ThreatsDams, sedimentation, polluted water, stream warming, and disturbance at bank nests
HabitatsCold fast streams, waterfalls, rocky rivers, and clear channels with exposed stones
Life spanOften five to seven years, with some banded birds surviving longer
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCinclidae
- SpeciesCinclus mexicanus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe from stable banks without entering feeding runs or approaching a streamside nest.
Responsible observation
- Watch: Search exposed rocks for a small gray bird bobbing between underwater dives.
- Listen: A loud rippling song can carry over rushing water.
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