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American Dipper

American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus

Audubon Illustration

Audubon illustration of American Dipper

John James Audubon, Birds of America (1827-1838). Public domain.

Range & Recent Observations

American Dipperis a year-round resident and doesn't follow a migration flyway. See the Range tab for where it lives.

Last Spotted Near You

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About the American Dipper

The American dipper (Cinclus mexicanus), also known as a water ouzel, is a semiaquatic bird species native from North America.

Source: Wikipedia

Classification

Scientific name
Cinclus mexicanus
Family
Dippers
Order
Passeriformes

Know when the American Dipper turns up near you

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Gear for spotting American Dipper

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