The American dipper is unique among songbirds; it has more similarities to a common loon or a diving duck like a hooded merganser than a chickadee. This water lover is, however, still classified as a ...

The American dipper, a drab-looking bird no larger than a robin, is a splashy rarity: a songbird that swims and even walks underwater. This round-bodied gray bird with short wings and a stubby tail is ...