Cape Robin-Chat
Dessonornis caffer
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Muscicapidae
Cape Robin-Chat.
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Dessonornis caffer
Category
birds
Family
Muscicapidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 28.5 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding cape robin-chat in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, canopy foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Eswatini
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.