Where to see
Where to see the Herero Chat in South Africa
The Herero chat (Namibornis herero) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Namibornis herero · Least Concern

Planning a trip
When and where to find the Herero Chat
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.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Namibornis herero
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Herero Chat on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
What is the conservation status of the Herero Chat?
The Herero Chat (Namibornis herero) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Herero Chat?
The Herero chat (Namibornis herero) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is monotypic within the genus Namibornis. It is found in southern Angola and Namibia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Herero Chat
Every stay on the Herero Chat page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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