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BirdPix:   2623
Province:   Western Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3219AD
Observer:   SCHUTTE THEUNIS
Date of record:   2013-05-21
Number of photos:   3
Notes:   The pair was very tame, and came within reaching distance from me. I was resting in the shade, and when I stood up to walk away, they spread their wings as if to keep me there. Very beautiful up close, first time I saw this species.
Last updated:   2020-12-03 11:24:41
Sp. code:   540
Species name:   Chaetops frenatus
Common name:   Cape (Rufous) Rock-jumper -- Kaapse Berglyster
Family:   Chaetopidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Cape Rock Jumper / Chaetops frenatus
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=BirdPix-2623
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 2623 - photo: 1
VM-number: 2623 - photo: 2
VM-number: 2623 - photo: 3

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Jake Mulvaney
Comment:  
Date:   2013-07-18 09:44:08
Species name:   Chaetops frenatus -- Cape (Rufous) Rock-jumper; Kaapse Berglyster
Species code:   540

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