About the Brown Dipper
The brown dipper, also known as Pallas's dipper, Asian dipper or the Asiatic dipper, is an aquatic songbird found in the mountains of the east Palearctic. It is a thrush-like bird with a cocked tail. Its plumage is chocolate-brown with a slightly lighter coloured back and breast. At 22 cm (8.7 in) and 87 g (3.1 oz), it is the largest of the dippers. This species, which is not often seen, is found at medium to low elevations where mountain streams flow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Dippers (Cinclidae) |
| Species | Cinclus pallasii |
| Species Codes | brodip1, BRDI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Dipper belong to?
The Brown Dipper (Cinclus pallasii) belongs to the Dippers family (Cinclidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown Dipper?
The brown dipper, also known as Pallas's dipper, Asian dipper or the Asiatic dipper, is an aquatic songbird found in the mountains of the east Palearctic. It is a thrush-like bird with a cocked tail. Its plumage is chocolate-brown with a slightly lighter coloured back and breast. At 22 cm (8.7 in) a...
Where can I report a Brown Dipper sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Dipper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brodip1, or on iNaturalist.
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