About the White-capped Dipper
The white-capped dipper is a semiaquatic passerine bird of South America. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Dippers (Cinclidae) |
| Species | Cinclus leucocephalus |
| Species Codes | whcdip1, WCDI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-capped Dipper belong to?
The White-capped Dipper (Cinclus leucocephalus) belongs to the Dippers family (Cinclidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-capped Dipper?
The white-capped dipper is a semiaquatic passerine bird of South America. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a White-capped Dipper sighting?
You can log sightings of White-capped Dipper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcdip1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
5
Species in Family
1,242
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