Rufous-throated Dipper

Cinclus schulzii Cabanis, 1882

14–16 cmLength38 gWeight

The rufous-throated dipper or Argentine dipper (Cinclus schulzii) is a Vulnerable species of semiaquatic songbird of South America.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina

Rufous-throated Dipper has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

PP Potrero de YalaArgentina111 records
PN CalileguaArgentina4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Argentina

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The rufous-throated dipper or Argentine dipper (Cinclus schulzii) is a Vulnerable species of semiaquatic songbird of South America. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-throated Dipper?

The Rufous-throated Dipper is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 38 g.

Where does the Rufous-throated Dipper live?

Its breeding range: South America: northwestern Argentina and southeastern Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Argentina.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-throated Dipper?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Rufous-throated Dipper endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-throated Dipper as Vulnerable.

What does the Rufous-throated Dipper eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Rufous-throated Dipper in?

It belongs to the family Dippers (Cinclidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length: 14–16 cm
Weight: 38 g
Habitat: Rivers & streams
Diet: Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle: Varied
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Vulnerable

More measurements

Wing: 76 mm
Tail: 44 mm
Bill: 18 mm
Tarsus: 27 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northwestern Argentina and southeastern Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Dippers Cinclidae
Genus: Cinclus

Other birds in the genus Cinclus

White-throated DipperCinclus cinclus

Brown DipperCinclus pallasii

American DipperCinclus mexicanus

White-capped DipperCinclus leucocephalus

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