Bird group

Dippers

5 species in this group — each with its conservation status, population estimate and a short description.

American Dipper
Cinclus mexicanus
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The American Dipper is a compact river bird of western North and Central American mountain streams. It bobs on rocks beside fast streams,…

Brown Dipper
Cinclus pallasii
Least Concern≈ 2M–20M

The Brown Dipper is a compact river bird of cold, fast-flowing mountain streams. It bobs on rocks beside fast streams, then dives or walks…

Rufous-throated Dipper
Cinclus schulzii
Vulnerable≈ Unknown

The Rufous-throated Dipper is a compact river bird of southern Andean streams. It bobs on rocks beside fast streams, then dives or walks…

White-capped Dipper
Cinclus leucocephalus
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The White-capped Dipper is a compact river bird of Andean mountain streams. It bobs on rocks beside fast streams, then dives or walks…

White-throated Dipper
White-throated Dipper
Cinclus cinclus
Least Concern≈ 2M–20M

The White-throated Dipper is a compact river bird of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It bobs on rocks beside fast streams, then…