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'''Alternative name: Water Ouzel''' | '''Alternative name: Water Ouzel''' | ||
| + | [[Image:American_Dipper.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|jvhigbee|jvhigbee}}<br />Pierce Co., [[Washington]], [[USA]]]] | ||
;[[:Category:Cinclus|Cinclus]] mexicanus | ;[[:Category:Cinclus|Cinclus]] mexicanus | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
L. 7-8 1/2" (18-22 cm) | L. 7-8 1/2" (18-22 cm) | ||
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*Paler overall | *Paler overall | ||
*Mottled underparts | *Mottled underparts | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
From [[Alaska]] including [[Aleutian Islands]] through western [[Canada]], [[USA]], [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]] to [[Panama]]. Northern population move to lowlands in winter. | From [[Alaska]] including [[Aleutian Islands]] through western [[Canada]], [[USA]], [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]] to [[Panama]]. Northern population move to lowlands in winter. | ||
| + | [[Image:117505-0629amdiju022.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|jvhigbee|jvhigbee}}<br />Lewis County, [[Washington]], [[USA]], June 2005]] | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | + | ====Subspecies<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup>==== | |
| + | *''C. m. unicolor'': | ||
| + | :*[[Aleutian Islands]] to [[Alaska]], western [[Canada]] and western [[US]] | ||
| + | *''C. m. mexicanus'': | ||
| + | :*Highlands of northern and central [[Mexico]] | ||
| + | *''C. m. anthonyi'': | ||
| + | :*Mountains of southern [[Mexico]] ([[Chiapas]]) to [[Guatemala]] and [[Honduras]] | ||
| + | *''C. m. ardesiacus'': | ||
| + | :*Mountains of [[Costa Rica]] and western [[Panama]] | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
The American Dipper is most often seen in clear, fastrunning mountain streams. | The American Dipper is most often seen in clear, fastrunning mountain streams. | ||
==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
| + | When standing on a rock in or near the stream, they often "bob" up and down. | ||
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
Nest is large but normally well hidden<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup> | Nest is large but normally well hidden<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup> | ||
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| − | Food mainly consist of invertebrates living in streams. Dippers often disappear under the surface searching for food | + | Food mainly consist of invertebrates living in streams. Dippers often disappear under the surface searching for food. |
====Vocalization==== | ====Vocalization==== | ||
| − | '''Song''': A loud, bubbling song that carries over the noise of rapids. < | + | '''Song''': A loud, bubbling song that carries over the noise of rapids.<br /> |
| − | + | '''Call''': A sharp ''zeet'' | |
| − | '''Call''': A sharp ''zeet'' | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
# Howell & Webb, 1995. A guide to the birds of Mexico and northern Central America. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198540124 | # Howell & Webb, 1995. A guide to the birds of Mexico and northern Central America. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198540124 | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Cinclus+mexicanus}} | {{GSearch|Cinclus+mexicanus}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Cinclus]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Cinclus]] | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 14 June 2009
Alternative name: Water Ouzel
- Cinclus mexicanus
Identification
L. 7-8 1/2" (18-22 cm)
- Uniform slate-gray
- Wren-shaped with stubby tail
- Yellowish feet
Juvenile:
- Paler overall
- Mottled underparts
Distribution
From Alaska including Aleutian Islands through western Canada, USA, Mexico and Central America to Panama. Northern population move to lowlands in winter.
Taxonomy
Subspecies[2]
- C. m. unicolor:
- Aleutian Islands to Alaska, western Canada and western US
- C. m. mexicanus:
- Highlands of northern and central Mexico
- C. m. anthonyi:
- C. m. ardesiacus:
- Mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama
Habitat
The American Dipper is most often seen in clear, fastrunning mountain streams.
Behavior
When standing on a rock in or near the stream, they often "bob" up and down.
Breeding
Nest is large but normally well hidden[1]
Diet
Food mainly consist of invertebrates living in streams. Dippers often disappear under the surface searching for food.
Vocalization
Song: A loud, bubbling song that carries over the noise of rapids.
Call: A sharp zeet
References
- Howell & Webb, 1995. A guide to the birds of Mexico and northern Central America. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198540124
- Clements, JF. 2008. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2008. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- enature
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) American Dipper. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 17 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/American_Dipper
