Monticola rupestris2025-06-11T11:54:35+00:00

Monticola rupestris | Cape Rock Thrush | Kaapse Kliplyster

Marakele, Mar 2018
Male left, female right

Probably a breeding resident. Rare; restricted to open, rocky landscapes in high-lying areas in the south and south-west of the Waterberg (recorded in 4% of the Waterberg pentads); singly or in pairs; care is needed to distinguish this species (especially females) from Short-toed Rock Thrush.