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Rufous-throated Dipper

Rufous-throated Dipper

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A rare and endangered dipper species, notable for its rufous throat patch. It is restricted to high-altitude Andean streams, primarily in Argentina and Bolivia.
Where to spot
Restricted to high-altitude, clear, fast-flowing mountain streams and rivers in the Andes of northwestern Argentina and southern Bolivia.
How to spot
Search carefully along cold, rocky mountain streams in its known range. Look for its typical dipper behavior of bobbing and diving, paying attention to the unique rufous throat patch for identification.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observing it can be challenging due to its restricted range and specialized habitat.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cinclus schulzii 220684294.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cinclus schulzii 26441795.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cinclus schulzii Tucuman 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cinclus schulzii Tucuman 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This dipper is highly sensitive to water quality and habitat disturbance, making it a key indicator species for the health of its pristine Andean river ecosystems.
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