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Rufous-throated Dipper
Cinclus schulzii
Rufous-throated Dipper (Cinclus schulzii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Rufous-throated Dipper (Cinclus schulzii) is a member of the Cinclidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 37.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Cinclidae Dippers
- Genus Cinclus
- Species schulzii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 37.6 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Cinclidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-throated Dipper hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of rivers and riverside habitats, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Rufous-throated Dipper is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rufous-throated Dipper (Cinclus schulzii) belongs to the Cinclidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA nw Argentina and se Bolivia.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 37.6 g, with a wing length of about 7.6 cm and a tail of around 4.4 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 113,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-throated Dipper?
The Rufous-throated Dipper is a small bird that weighs around 37.6 g.
Where does the Rufous-throated Dipper live?
The Rufous-throated Dipper is found across South America with a range covering SA nw Argentina and se Bolivia, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Rufous-throated Dipper belong to?
The Rufous-throated Dipper (Cinclus schulzii) belongs to the Cinclidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rufous-throated Dipper eat?
The Rufous-throated Dipper hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Rufous-throated Dipper migrate?
The Rufous-throated Dipper is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rufous-throated Dipper endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Rufous-throated Dipper's range?
The Rufous-throated Dipper has a mapped global range of about 113,000 km².
Conservation
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