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Dipper nests are usually large, round, domed structures made of moss, with an internal cup of grass and rootlets, and a side entrance hole

They are often built in confined spaces over, or close to, running water. The american dipper is north america's only truly aquatic songbird Dippers have a thin white line of feathers on each eyelid that create a white flash as the bird blinks. Alongside his twin sister mabel, he spends the summer of 2012 with his great uncle grunkle stan in. The dipper may walk with only its head submerged, or may dive, flying underwater and walking on the bottom, probing under stones in streambed Also will swim on surface to pick up floating insects.

When perched on a rock, it bobs up and down and often sticks its tail up Its white throat and breast contrasts with its dark body plumage It's a daring hunter, walking into and under water in search of food. Juveniles are slightly paler below than adults Forages for invertebrates by walking underwater Unique shape, behavior, and strict habitat preferences make american dipper unlikely to be confused with any other species.

The american dipper (cinclus mexicanus), also known as a water ouzel, is a semiaquatic bird species native to western north america and parts of central america.

Fun dipper facts (kid friendly) They forage in cascades, riffles and waterfalls along unpolluted waterways.