White-throated Dipper

Cinclus cinclus

Least Concern

The White-throated Dipper is a compact river bird of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. 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-throated Dipper Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia
Population: ≈ 2M–20M

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