Where to see
Where to see the Tractrac Chat in South Africa
The tractrac chat (Emarginata tractrac) is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
Emarginata tractrac
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Tractrac 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.
Species
Emarginata tractrac
Records
41
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Tractrac Chat on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Tractrac Chat in South Africa?
The Tractrac Chat is most recorded in Northern Cape (78% of records), Western Cape (20% of records), based on 41 iNaturalist observations. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Tractrac Chat on site or nearby.
What is the Tractrac Chat?
The tractrac chat (Emarginata tractrac) is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is a common resident breeder in southernmost Angola, western Namibia and western South Africa.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Tractrac Chat
Every stay on the Tractrac 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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