
Drakensberg Rockjumper
The Drakensberg rockjumper or orange-breasted rockjumper (Chaetops aurantius) 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.
Informações sobre a espécie
Most records Jan to Feb
When Drakensberg Rockjumper sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 190 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where Drakensberg Rockjumper is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
190 records, iNaturalist
Parques onde os anfitriões registram: Drakensberg Rockjumper
Hospedagens que retribuem
Por todo o KwaZulu-Natal
Drakensberg Rockjumper: registrado aqui
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Drakensberg Rockjumper: registrado aqui
Drakensberg Rockjumper: registrado aqui
Drakensberg Rockjumper: registrado aqui
Drakensberg Rockjumper: registrado aqui
Drakensberg Rockjumper: registrado aqui
Drakensberg Rockjumper: registrado aqui
Drakensberg Rockjumper: registrado aqui
Drakensberg Rockjumper: registrado aqui
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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Quando e onde encontrar: Drakensberg Rockjumper
Os anfitriões registraram esta espécie (Drakensberg Rockjumper) em hospedagens dentro ou ao lado de uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and Kamberg Nature Reserve.
Melhores horários do dia
- As primeiras horas depois do nascer do sol, e o fim da tarde. As aves cantam e se alimentam mais nas horas frescas.
- Meio-dia. Mais silencioso, sobretudo no calor do verão.
Formas de observar
Dirija por conta própria
Seu próprio veículo e seu próprio ritmo, nas estradas do parque.
Onde os anfitriões registram
Lista Vermelha da IUCN
Near Threatened
Espécie
Chaetops aurantius
Registros
190
Observações no iNaturalist
Cada reserva no Spekboom apoia a conservação.
Perguntas que os viajantes fazem
Um registro significa que um anfitrião avistou esta espécie (Drakensberg Rockjumper) na propriedade ou nas proximidades. Nunca é garantia de avistamento.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Drakensberg Rockjumper in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Drakensberg Rockjumper at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve, Mount Currie Nature Reserve and Royal Natal National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Drakensberg Rockjumper in South Africa?
The Drakensberg Rockjumper is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (64% of records), Eastern Cape (23% of records), Free State (13% of records), based on 190 iNaturalist observations. 11 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Drakensberg Rockjumper on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Drakensberg Rockjumper?
Sightings of the Drakensberg Rockjumper peak from Jan to Feb, based on 190 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Drakensberg Rockjumper?
The Drakensberg Rockjumper (Chaetops aurantius) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Drakensberg Rockjumper?
The Drakensberg rockjumper or orange-breasted rockjumper (Chaetops aurantius) 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.

























