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White-throated Dipper — printable fact sheet
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White-throated Dipper
Cinclus cinclus
The White-throated Dipper is a small, robust bird renowned for its striking white throat and chest, which contrast sharply with its dark brown-black plumage. It is commonly found near fast-flowing streams and rivers across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, where it fora…
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- Unlike most songbirds, the White-throated Dipper has a special membrane that covers its eyes when submerged, allowing it to see clearly underwater.
- White-throated Dippers can dive and swim underwater, using their wings like flippers to search for prey beneath rocks. Their dense plumage and unique oil glands help keep them waterproof and insulated in frigid waters. They are the only perching birds in Europe that can dive and swim underwater for extended periods.
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