Table Of Contents
- Description
- Behavior
- Reproduction and Life History
- Morphology
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Behavior
The American Dipper feeds in and around streams. They often dive into the water, or walk along the bottom of the stream to catch their chosen food. The American Dipper can dive up to 20 feet under water.
The mating ritual of the American Dipper is listed in the previous section. Mating pairs often drive away other dippers that invade their territory (Bent 1948).
Some dippers have been noted to wash food prior to feeding it to their young (Thut 1970).
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