Bird Guide
Guide to North American Birds
Explore more than 800 North American bird species, learn about their lives and habitats, and how climate change is impacting their ability to survive.
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American Dipper
Cinclus mexicanus
Dippers
At a Glance
This distinctive bird is locally common along rushing streams in the West, especially in high mountains. It is usually seen bobbing up and down on a rock in mid-stream, or flying low over the water, following the winding course of a creek rather than taking overland shortcuts. The song and callnotes of the Dipper are loud, audible above the roar of the water.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Habitat
Arroyos and Canyons, High Mountains, Lakes, Ponds, and Rivers