Karoo National Park
Western Cape · Best Sep to Apr
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Short-toed Rock Thrush
Monticola brevipes
The short-toed rock thrush (Monticola brevipes) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Recorded year-round
Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Recorded in Western Cape~58 records
Curve from 175 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.
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Short-toed Rock Thrush is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
175 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Short-toed Rock Thrush
Stays that give back
Across the Western Cape
Karoo Rest Camp
Karoo National Park
From R 437a night
Short-toed Rock Thrush recorded here
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From R 1,400a night
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Price on request
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From R 2,850a night
Lauradale
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From R 1,465a night
Coot Club
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Price on request
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Moonshine on Whiskey Creek
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From R 1,950a night
Whale Coast Ocean Villa
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From R 2,235a night
Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel & Spa
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Price on request
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From R 6,195a night
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Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge
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From R 3,425a night
Devonport House
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From R 3,500a night
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
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Price on request
Danielskraal Guest Farm
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From R 2,500a night
Stanford Villa - Stanford Country Cottages
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From R 2,500a night
The Whale Coast
Next stop
Southern right whales, sea cliffs, and Hermanus's harbour town
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When and where to find the Short-toed Rock Thrush
Hosts have recorded the Short-toed Rock Thrush at stays in or beside Karoo National Park.
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
Least Concern
Species
Monticola brevipes
Records
175
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Short-toed Rock Thrush on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Short-toed Rock Thrush in Western Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Short-toed Rock Thrush at stays in or beside Karoo 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 Short-toed Rock Thrush in South Africa?
The Short-toed Rock Thrush is most recorded in Western Cape (33% of records), North West (29% of records), Northern Cape (26% of records), based on 175 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in Western Cape has recorded the Short-toed Rock Thrush on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Short-toed Rock Thrush?
The Short-toed Rock Thrush is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Karoo National Park: Sep-Apr, flowers Aug-Oct. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the conservation status of the Short-toed Rock Thrush?
The Short-toed Rock Thrush (Monticola brevipes) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Short-toed Rock Thrush?
The short-toed rock thrush (Monticola brevipes) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.