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???? In this video: Video, picture and song of the dipper Name: Dipper Family: Dippers Characteristic features/appearance: Round, short-tailed, compact shape. The upper side of the plumage is brown-gray, the head and underside are a reddish dark brown. The throat, neck and chest are white to cream-colored. The light bib is bordered towards the belly by a rust-brown, more rarely orange-brown stripe. Their constant curtsy is striking. Size: 18-20 cm Weight: 53-76 g Age: Up to 10 years Females: Males and females do not differ in appearance. The male is slightly heavier and has slightly longer wings. Song/calls: Varied song made up of rough, crunching and pressed tones. The call consists of a short and piercing "zrits". Due to the background noise of their habitat on rushing, flowing water, their vocalizations are often difficult to hear. Both sexes sing. Breeding period: February - June, 1-2 annual broods, 15-17 day breeding period Nest: Ball nest made of moss and other plant parts is located in the river bank, under bridges or other structures along the river. Clutch size: 4-8 eggs Food: Small animals from the water such as caddisfly larvae, amphipods, snails, but also small fish Habitat: The dipper is closely tied to water and breeds in boulder-filled, fast-flowing streams in forests and mountains. Natural enemies: weasels, martens, rats, falcons, sparrowhawks, parasites Migratory behavior: resident bird Endangered: currently not endangered Source: Pixabay, Pexels, Adobe Stock, Kosmos bird guide, Xeno-Canto, Wikipedia ...and here is my blog: https://www.federchens-gartenglueck.d... Facebook: Federchens Gartenglück Instagram: federchens_gartenglueck COME OUT WITH US TO ARRIVE IN YOURSELF! You can find further information here: https://www.federchens-gartenglueck.de #Dipper #Birdportrait #Birdprofile #Birdsonghike #Naturecoaching #Forestbathing #Garden #Closetonature #Biodiversity #Bees #Insects #Environmentalprotection #Nestingaids #Naturespirituality #Ornithology #Ornithology #Forestwalk #Forestfriends #Forestlove #Experiencenature #Poweroftrees #Loveofnature #Forestbathing #Insectdiversity #theklabudniok #federchensgartenglueck