About the Cape Rockjumper
The Cape rockjumper or rufous rockjumper is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the mountain Fynbos of southernmost South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rockjumpers (Chaetopidae) |
| Species | Chaetops frenatus |
| Species Codes | rufroc1, CARO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Rockjumper belong to?
The Cape Rockjumper (Chaetops frenatus) belongs to the Rockjumpers family (Chaetopidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cape Rockjumper?
The Cape Rockjumper is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cape Rockjumper?
The Cape rockjumper or rufous rockjumper is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the mountain Fynbos of southernmost South Africa....
Where can I report a Cape Rockjumper sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Rockjumper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufroc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rockjumpers 2 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
2
Species in Family
596
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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