Least ConcernRareInvertebratesRockyCup nestSmall · 28 g
About the Rockrunner
The rockrunner, also known as the Damara rock-jumper, is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Achaetops. It is found in Angola and Namibia.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in South Africa.
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-browed CrombecSylvietta leucophrysThe white-browed crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae.
Lemon-bellied CrombecSylvietta dentiThe lemon-bellied crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae.
Grey LongbillMacrosphenus concolorThe grey longbill is a species of Old World warbler in the family Macrosphenidae.
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