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<p> <em>Cinclus cinclus</em> (Linnaeus, 1758)</p>

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  • Dipper

  • Cinclus cinclus (Linnaeus, 1758)

  • Cinclidae

  • The white throated dipper is a plump passerine bird with robust legs and a short tail. It exhibits a dark brown plumage with a large white spot on the throat and chest area. The young have a grey plumage, with a lighter belly. It can measure up to 20 cm long.

  • Peneda-Gerês National Park

    Alvão Nature Park

    Serra da Estrela Nature Park

    Serra de S. Mamede Nature Park

  • Centro

    Norte

    Alentejo

  • Least Concern

  • The white throat dipper lives in the mountain rivers of the north and centre of the country. 

  • All year long

  • The white throat dipper feeds on large invertebrates and occasionally small fish. It obtains its food underwater by walking and swimming.

  • The Portuguese population of this species is estimated to be between 1000 and 5000 couples.