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 |
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.
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
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