American Dipper
Scientific Name:Cinclus mexicanus
Class:Aves
Order:Passiformes
Family:Cinclidae
Genus:Cinclu
This plump indigo-gray bird catches prey through surfacing diving. Eating aquatic insects and larvae, American Dippers swim, wade, and dive into the water for prey. As they require water for food, the habitats of the American Dippers revolve around water sources and within mountain habitats.
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