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Drakensberg rock-jumper/Orange-breasted rock-jumper

Chaetops aurantius

Photo by RachaelB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

23–25 cm long with a long black tail and strong legs.

Habitat:

Rocky outcrops of the Drakensberg Mountains.

Notes:

Unfortunately this guy was too quick for me and I was only able to get one shot.

Species ID Suggestions

Orange-breasted rockjumper

Chaetops aurantius
Ietermagog
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Comments (1)
Ietermagog
My book calls it an orange-breasted rock jumper - great pic!

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PublishedFebruary 8, 2012

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