How to Identify Cinclidae
Cinclidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Passeriformes, class Aves. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Cinclidae Species
Cinclus pallasii Temminck, 1820
Cinclus pallasii Temminck, 1820
Cinclus pallasii, the brown dipper, is the largest dipper, an aquatic songbird o…
Cinclus mexicanus Swainson, 1827
Cinclus mexicanus Swainson, 1827
Cinclus mexicanus, the American dipper, is a stocky grey aquatic bird found in m…
Cinclus cinclus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cinclus cinclus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cinclus cinclus, the white-throated dipper, is a small, stout aquatic bird that …
Cinclus leucocephalus Tschudi, 1844
Cinclus leucocephalus Tschudi, 1844
Cinclus leucocephalus (white-capped dipper) is a small bird with three described…
Cinclus schulzii Cabanis, 1882
Cinclus schulzii Cabanis, 1882
Cinclus schulzii, the rufous-throated dipper, is a vulnerable South American aqu…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Cinclidae?
Cinclidae animals belong to the Passeriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 5 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Cinclidae?
Cinclidae is classified in the order Passeriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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