American Dipper
Cinclus mexicanus
(L 7.5" WS 11" Wt 2 oz)
Usually nests along streams ...very
thick feathers for cold survival.
Avon, CO
22Jun2012
Cinclus
in Greek means
a small
waterside bird mentioned by
Aristotle, Aristophanes,
Aelianus et al.
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