Rockrunner
Achaetops pycnopygius
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMacrosphenidae (African Warblers)
- GenusAchaetops (Rockrunners)
- SpeciesAchaetops pycnopygius (Rockrunner)
About the Rockrunner
The rockrunner (Achaetops pycnopygius), also known as the Damara rock-jumper, is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Achaetops. It is found in Angola and Namibia.
Rockrunner - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rockrunner in Etosha National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rockrunner in Etosha National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rockrunner sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rockrunner in Etosha National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Rockrunner in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.