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 much lower altitude.  In this case 17m above sea level.

  • 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) E 1 Rooi Els Reserve Southern Cape RSA Dec15 PH1_7333
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