Where to see
Where to see the Rockrunner in South Africa
The rockrunner (Achaetops pycnopygius), also known as the Damara rock-jumper, is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the Sylviidae family.
Achaetops pycnopygius · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Rockrunner
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
Achaetops pycnopygius
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Rockrunner on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Rockrunner?
The Rockrunner is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the conservation status of the Rockrunner?
The Rockrunner (Achaetops pycnopygius) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Rockrunner?
The rockrunner (Achaetops pycnopygius), also known as the Damara rock-jumper, is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the Sylviidae family. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Achaetops. It is found in Angola and Namibia.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Rockrunner
Every stay on the Rockrunner 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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