Damara Rockjumper
Damara Rockjumper
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A distinctive medium-sized bird with a long tail, rufous underparts, grey upperparts, and a black mask. It's known for its hopping and clambering movements among rocks.
Where to spot
Rocky outcrops, stony hillsides, and mountains with scattered scrub and short grass in southwestern Africa, primarily Namibia and adjacent Angola.
How to spot
Look for it hopping and climbing amongst rocks and boulders. It is often quite tame and curious. Listen for its loud, melodious, and often far-carrying calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the cooler parts of the day (morning and late afternoon). Breeding occurs in the southern hemisphere spring/summer.
Where to spot
Rocky outcrops, stony hillsides, and mountains with scattered scrub and short grass in southwestern Africa, primarily Namibia and adjacent Angola.
How to spot
Look for it hopping and climbing amongst rocks and boulders. It is often quite tame and curious. Listen for its loud, melodious, and often far-carrying calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the cooler parts of the day (morning and late afternoon). Breeding occurs in the southern hemisphere spring/summer.
Despite its name, the Damara Rockjumper is not a true thrush or babbler, and its unique morphology and behavior led to it being placed in its own monotypic family, the Chaetopsidae.
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