Rockjumper Cape (Chaetops frenatus) male breeding- Cape West, South Africa

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Rockjumper Cape (Chaetops frenatus) male breeding- Cape West, South Africa

This is a guest photo from Graham Pringle a highly respected birder in Southern Africa. and a great friend.

As it is in breeding plumage the breast is much redder compared to the other images at the same Rooi Els area who are most likely after the breeding season with more brown breast.

  • Species:Cape Rockjumper (Chaetops frenatus)
  • Bird Type:Adult male breeding
  • FamilyRockjumper (Chaetopidae)
  • Date Taken20240818
  • Location:Rooi Els
  • Area:Western Cape Provice
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA39802a Rockjumper Cape 2 Rooi Els Western Cape Aug24 GDP_599A9796.jpg
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