Tchagra senegalus Black-crowned Tchagra Swartkroontjagra
Verdracht, Mar 2020
A breeding resident. Common and widespread across the Waterberg, scarce and localised in the surrounding thorn savanna (70% in, 30% out; recorded in 77% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents broad-leafed woodland with a shrub under-storey; occurs singly or in pairs, its presence usually given away by its human-like whistling call. Breeds in summer.
A breeding resident. Common and widespread across the Waterberg, scarce and localised in the surrounding thorn savanna (70% in, 30% out; recorded in 77% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents broad-leafed woodland with a shrub under-storey; occurs singly or in pairs, its presence usually given away by its human-like whistling call. Breeds in summer.
Doorndraai Dam Nature Reserve, Jul 2018