Cinclus cinclus
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 white eyelid.
Juveniles resemble adults but have a duller plumage with greyish underparts. There is no significant difference between males and females in appearance.
Length
17cm to 20cm
Wingspan
25cm to 30cm
Weight
50g to 75g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Brown White
Secondary Colour
Black Grey
Beak Colour
Black
Leg Colour
Black
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Dippers are found along fast-flowing, oxygen-rich streams and rivers in mountainous and hilly regions across Europe and parts of Asia. They prefer areas with rocky substrates and clear, unpolluted water.
In the UK, Dippers are widespread in upland areas of Wales, Scotland, and northern England. They are also present in suitable habitats in Ireland and parts of southwest England.
Sea level to 2,500 meters
Temperate, Subarctic
This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Dipper. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.
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