White-capped Dipper

Cinclus leucocephalus

Least Concern

The White-capped Dipper is a compact river bird of Andean mountain streams. It bobs on rocks beside fast streams, then dives or walks underwater to take aquatic insect larvae and small prey. Dense plumage and strong legs help it feed in cold, rushing water.

Family

Cinclidae

Group

Dippers

Range

White-capped Dipper Range — Resident or seasonal range in Andean mountain streams

Population

≈ Unknown

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