About the Drakensberg Rockjumper
The Drakensberg rockjumper or orange-breasted rockjumper is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the alpine grasslands and rock outcrops of the Drakensberg Mountains of southeastern South Africa and Lesotho. This taxon is closely related to the allopatric Cape rockjumper Chaetops frenatus; the two species of Chaetops are the only living members of the Chaetopidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rockjumpers (Chaetopidae) |
| Species | Chaetops aurantius |
| Species Codes | orbroc1, DRRO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Drakensberg Rockjumper belong to?
The Drakensberg Rockjumper (Chaetops aurantius) belongs to the Rockjumpers family (Chaetopidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Drakensberg Rockjumper?
The Drakensberg Rockjumper is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Drakensberg Rockjumper?
The Drakensberg rockjumper or orange-breasted rockjumper is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the alpine grasslands and rock outcrops of the Drakensberg Mountains of southeastern South Africa and Lesotho. This taxon is closely related to the allopatric Cape rockjumper Chaetops f...
Where can I report a Drakensberg Rockjumper sighting?
You can log sightings of Drakensberg Rockjumper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orbroc1, or on iNaturalist.
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