Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Dippers (Cinclidae) |
| Species | Cinclus mexicanus |
| Codes | amedip, AMDI |
Identification
The American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus) is a member of the Dippers family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Dippers
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Cinclus mexicanus
Family: Dippers
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: amedip