Cape Rockjumper

The Cape Rock-jumper, Chaetops frenatus is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the mountain fynbos of southernmost South Africa. This is a ground-nesting species which forages on rocky slopes and scree. It frequently perches on rocks. Breeding groups occupy 4–11 ha territories, and typically consists of a breeding pair one or two additional individuals, usually offspring of the adult pair from the preceding breeding season. These helpers participate in territorial defence and alarm calling, and in the feeding of nestlings and fledglings of the breeding pair. Females also helped with nest building and incubation. This rock-jumper is 23-25 cm long with a long black tail and strong legs. The male has a dark grey head with a thin white supercillium and a broad white moustache. The back and wings are dark grey, and the underparts and rump are rufous red. The female and juvenile have a paler grey head, upperparts and wings, a duller head pattern, an orange rump, and buff underparts. The call is a loud wheeoo.

Directions

Rooi Els Site

Take the R34 out of Gordon's Bay and follow the road southwards until the village of Rooi Els. As you start driving through the village you will start climbing up a moderate hill (still on the R34). Just under a kilometer out of the village you will see a dirt road leading off of the R34 on the right hand side. This dirt road cuts back towards the village and runs parallel to the slope and the R34. Drive up the dirt road and scan the rocky slopes and boulders for the bird.

GPS Coordinates
Description	Latitude	Longitude
Turn off to dirt road	34°18'28.78"S	18°49'39.31"E
Rocky slopes	34°18'23.19"S	18°49'29.33"E