American Dipper

19 cm (7-8") Common. Western North America.

A solitary chunky robust aquatic bird. Dark sooty-gray overall. Black bill. Short tail and wings.

Immature: lighter with a pale bill.

Wades and swims in rushing mountain streams to feed.

Song: loud and musical like a wren's.

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Credit: Eugene Beckes

Credit: Keith Williams

Credit: Eugene Beckes

Credit: Eugene Beckes

Distribution Maps

American Dipper winter distribution map

American Dipper distribution map