uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Bush Blackcap
Sylvia nigricapillusVulnerable
The bush blackcap (Sylvia nigricapillus) is a species of bird in the family Sylviidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Nov to Dec
When Bush Blackcap sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsNov to Dec
Records103 records
Curve from 103 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where Bush Blackcap is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
103 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Bush Blackcap
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 4,280a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Wetlands Country House & Sheds
Wakkerstroom
From R 2,550a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Forellenhof Guest Farm
Wakkerstroom
From R 1,500a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 6,800a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Bush Blackcap recorded here
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From R 2,235a night
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From R 4,355a night
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The Drakensberg
Next stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
See places that give backPlanning a trip
When and where to find the Bush Blackcap
Hosts have recorded the Bush Blackcap at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and Kamberg Nature Reserve.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
Species
Sylvia nigricapillus
Records
103
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Bush Blackcap on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Bush Blackcap in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Bush Blackcap at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, Kamberg 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 Bush Blackcap in South Africa?
The Bush Blackcap is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (76% of records), Mpumalanga (16% of records), Eastern Cape (6% of records), based on 103 iNaturalist observations. 14 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Bush Blackcap on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Bush Blackcap?
Sightings of the Bush Blackcap peak from Nov to Dec, based on 103 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Bush Blackcap?
The Bush Blackcap (Sylvia nigricapillus) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Bush Blackcap?
The bush blackcap (Sylvia nigricapillus) is a species of bird in the family Sylviidae. It is endemic to South Africa and Eswatini. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.