Inside Yellowstone

0042t American Dipper

05.11.2009 - By National Park ServicePlay

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The small grey birds called Dippers got their names from their behavior of dipping their bodies repeatedly before diving into the cold waters of Yellowstone's streams. While submerged they locate insect larvae, fish eggs, and other tidbits that serve as staples in their diet.

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