White-capped Dipper vs American Dipper
Cinclus leucocephalus compared with Cinclus mexicanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-capped Dipper | American Dipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cinclus leucocephalus | Cinclus mexicanus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cinclidae | Cinclidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.1 cm (6.7 in) | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) |
| Weight | 46.225 g (1.63 oz) | 56.25 g (1.98 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-capped Dipper
Least Concern
American Dipper
About These Birds
American Dipper
The American Dipper is a stocky aquatic songbird weighing 56 g with an 17.8 cm wingspan, uniquely adapted to fast-flowing mountain streams throughout western North America. It walks along streambeds underwater and forages for aquatic invertebrates and small fish, blinking its white eyelids frequently.