Dipper nests are usually large, round, domed structures made of moss, with an internal cup of grass and rootlets, and a side entrance hole. They are often built in confined spaces over, or …

The American Dipper is North America's only truly aquatic songbird. Dippers have a thin white line of feathers on each eyelid that create a white flash as the bird blinks.

The Dipper may walk with only its head submerged, or may dive, "flying" underwater and walking on the bottom, probing under stones in streambed. Also will swim on surface to pick up floating …

The Dipper’s call is a delightful mix of high-pitched notes and rattling warbles, a harmonious soundtrack to the bubbling streams they inhabit. Fun Dipper Facts (kid friendly)

Juveniles are slightly paler below than adults. Forages for invertebrates by walking underwater. Inhabits fast-moving rocky streams in western North America, from Alaska to Panama. Often …

The life cycle of a dipper, from egg to fledgling, is closely tied to their aquatic environment. The parental investment in teaching the young to navigate and forage in water highlights the …

How to identify The Dipper is a short-tailed, stout bird with a low, whirring flight. When perched on a rock, it bobs up and down and often sticks its tail up. Its white throat and breast contrasts …

The American Dipper is found on fast-flowing mountain streams and cold coastal streams of western North America and Central America. They forage in cascades, riffles and waterfalls …

The Dipper is a compact, plump bird with a short tail and wings. Its upperparts are dark brown, contrasting with a white throat and breast. The belly is reddish-brown, and it has a distinctive …

The cold, fast-flowing streams of the West are home to the American Dipper, North America’s only truly aquatic songbird. Dippers first caught Michael Forsberg’s attention as a child, when his …