Drakensberg Rockjumper
Chaetops aurantius
The Drakensberg Rockjumper (Chaetops aurantius) is a rare rockjumper found in 2 countries, weighing about 54 g. The Drakensberg rockjumper or orange-breasted rockjumper is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the alpine grasslands and rock outcrops of the Drakensberg Mountains of southeastern South Africa and Lesotho.
About the Drakensberg Rockjumper
The Drakensberg rockjumper or orange-breasted rockjumper is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the alpine grasslands and rock outcrops of the Drakensberg Mountains of southeastern South Africa and Lesotho. This taxon is closely related to the allopatric Cape rockjumper Chaetops frenatus; the two species of Chaetops are the only living members of the Chaetopidae.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Drakensberg Rockjumper look like?
- The Drakensberg rockjumper or orange-breasted rockjumper is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the alpine grasslands and rock outcrops of the Drakensberg Mountains of southeastern South Africa and Lesotho.
- How big is a Drakensberg Rockjumper?
- The Drakensberg Rockjumper is a small sized bird weighing about 54 g.
- Where can you see a Drakensberg Rockjumper?
- The Drakensberg Rockjumper occurs in 2 countries, including Lesotho and South Africa.
- What birds look similar to a Drakensberg Rockjumper?
- The Drakensberg Rockjumper is most easily confused with the Cape Rockjumper.
- Is the Drakensberg Rockjumper endangered?
- The Drakensberg Rockjumper is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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