🌿Native Nature

American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Cinclidae ›Genus: Cinclus

About

The American dipper (Cinclus mexicanus), also known as a water ouzel, is a stocky dark grey bird with a head sometimes tinged with brown, and white feathers on the eyelids that cause the eyes to flash white as the bird blinks. It is 16.5 cm long and weighs on average 46 g. It has long legs, and bobs its whole body up and down during pauses as it feeds on the bottom of fast-moving, rocky streams. It...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Dipper?
The scientific name of American Dipper is Cinclus mexicanus.
What kingdom does American Dipper belong to?
American Dipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Dipper belong to?
American Dipper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Dipper belong to?
American Dipper belongs to the class Aves.
What order does American Dipper belong to?
American Dipper belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does American Dipper belong to?
American Dipper belongs to the family Cinclidae.
What genus does American Dipper belong to?
American Dipper belongs to the genus Cinclus.