Rockjumper Cape (Chaetops frenatus) male – Cape West South Africa

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Rockjumper Cape (Chaetops frenatus) male – Cape West South Africa

The Cape Rockjumper has a darker breast than the Drakensberg species and although only 150KM apart they do not overlap. Also the Cape species is seen at a much lower altitude.  In this case 17m above sea level.  Note the red eye.

  • Species:Cape Rockjumper (Chaetops frenatus)
  • Bird Type:Male
  • FamilyRockjumper (Chaetopidae)
  • Date Taken20151215
  • Location:Rooi Els Nature Reserve
  • Area:Southern Cape
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA39802a Rockjumper Cape (m) 1 Rooi Els Reserve Southern Cape RSA Dec15 PH1_7343
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