White-capped Dipper (Cinclus leucocephalus)

The White-crowned Dipper (Cinclus leucocephalus) is a small, robust bird that inhabits fast-flowing streams in mountainous areas of the Andes, between 1,000 and 3,000 meters above sea level. It measures between 18 and 20 cm, with dark plumage and a characteristic white crown that contrasts with its blackish-brown body. It is territorial and solitary, and is often seen perched on rocks by rivers or diving into the water in search of aquatic insects and larvae.

Fun fact: it can walk underwater thanks to its great diving ability and dense body, using its wings to propel itself against the current, a rare skill among land birds.