American Dipper vs Rufous-throated Dipper
Cinclus mexicanus compared with Cinclus schulzii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Dipper | Rufous-throated Dipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cinclus mexicanus | Cinclus schulzii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cinclidae | Cinclidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) | 15.1 cm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 56.25 g (1.98 oz) | 36.25 g (1.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Dipper
Vulnerable
Rufous-throated 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.