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American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus

The American Dipper is a small bird that loves to dive into rivers and streams. It has a round body and a cheerful song that sounds like bubbling water. These birds are great swimmers and can even walk underwater!

生息地: Mountain regions, Wetlands

外見

The American Dipper is a stout, slate-gray bird with a short tail and a plump body. It has distinct white flashes on its eyelids, visible when it blinks. Juveniles often display a browner head and mottled grey plumage.

AnimaliaChordataAvesPasseriformesCinclidaeCinclus
American Dipper
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American Dipper

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

American Dippers sometimes build their dome-shaped nests hidden right behind waterfalls.

Baby dippers are ready to dive and swim for food just a few weeks after hatching!

Their loud, bubbly song can be heard over the rush of even the fastest rivers.

This is the only songbird in North America that dives and swims underwater to hunt!

特殊能力

能力

River Walker

American Dippers can walk along stream bottoms using strong feet to grip rocks, that helps them forage for food against the current.

能力

Underwater Goggles

American Dippers have a clear nictitating membrane that acts like goggles, helping them see clearly while submerged.

能力

Nostril Seal

American Dippers can close their nostrils tightly, preventing water from entering their nose while diving for prey.

サイズと詳細

長さ
14-18 cm
翼開長
23-28 cm
体重
0.045-0.065 kg
寿命
5-8 年
Top Speed
40 km/h
一度の産卵数
4-5
抱卵期間
14-17 日

食性と食事

These amazing birds eat aquatic insects and small fish found in fast-moving rivers.

主な食物

  • Mayfly nymphs
  • Caddisfly larvae
  • Stonefly larvae
  • Small fish
  • Tadpoles

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eats

Caddisfly Larvae

Hydropsyche californica

Primary food source found clinging to river rocks.

eats

Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

Consumes small fry and eggs from the riverbed.

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

A common avian predator in their mountainous habitats.

eaten by

American Mink

Mustela vison

A stealthy riparian mammal that preys on adults and chicks.

特徴

別名

Water Ouzel

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

よくある質問

American Dipperの長さは何ですか?

14-18 cm

American Dipperの翼開長は何ですか?

23-28 cm

American Dipperの体重は何ですか?

0.045-0.065 kg

American Dipperの寿命は何ですか?

5-8 年

American Dipperのtop Speedは何ですか?

40 km/h

American Dipperは何を食べますか?

These amazing birds eat aquatic insects and small fish found in fast-moving rivers.

American Dipperは通常どこに生息していますか?

Mountain regions, Wetlands

American Dipperはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

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