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White-throated Dipper

White-throated Dipper

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The White-throated Dipper is a unique, plump, dark brown bird with a prominent white throat and breast patch, famous for its ability to walk underwater along riverbeds. It forages for aquatic insects and larvae.
Where to spot
Found along clean, fast-flowing rivers and streams in mountainous or hilly regions across Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Requires clear, unpolluted water for foraging.
How to spot
Look for it perched on rocks in the middle of a river, constantly bobbing its head and tail (the 'dipping' action). Its dark plumage and prominent white bib are unmistakable. Watch for its characteristic dives into the water.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in most of its range, as it is largely resident. Most active during daylight hours, particularly in winter when food sources may be more concentrated.
Waterspreeuw - White throated Dipper
Waterspreeuw (Dipper)
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25402 Waterspreeuw / Dipper
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Waterspreeuw - White throated Dipper
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Waterspreeuw (Dipper)
Credits: hans zwitzer
Waterspreeuw
Credits: merijnloeve
25402 Waterspreeuw / Dipper
Credits: Vlaskop
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Credits: Door Piotr Tadeusz - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30709965
Dippers are the only passerine birds in the world that are truly aquatic, capable of diving and walking on the bottom of fast-flowing rivers to hunt for food, using their strong legs and specialized wings.
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Sarah
Sarah
4 weeks ago
White-throated Dipper
Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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Simon Bax
1 month ago
White-throated Dipper
Val-des-Prés, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Simeon
Simeon
1 year ago
White-throated Dipper
Zoetermeer, Zuid-Holland
Spotted White-throated Dipper
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