American Dipper Range Map

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Migration

Resident to short-distance or elevational migrant. Many individuals remain on territories year-round; others move to lower elevations in winter.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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