About the Rosy-throated Longclaw
The rosy-throated longclaw, also known as the rosy-breasted longclaw is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.
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Adult birds are 19–20 centimetres (7.5–7.9 in) long with greyish-brown scalloped upper parts. The male has a pink throat and breast crossed with a broad black band across the chest, which is not evident outside of breeding season. Female birds have pink underparts, but lack the black band. Immature birds have mainly black-streaked pale brown underparts with some pink-red colour centrally. It makes a chiteet call, resembling that of a pipit. The rosy-throated longclaw is found in wet grasslands and flood plains, often with lower grasses.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Congo - Kinshasa.
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pangani LongclawMacronyx aurantiigulaThe Pangani longclaw measures around 20 cm (8 in) in length.
Fülleborn's LongclawMacronyx fuelleborniFülleborn's longclaw is similar to the yellow-throated longclaw but it is slightly smaller, stockier and lacks the streaking on the breast.
Sharpe's LongclawMacronyx sharpeiSharpe's longclaw is a passerine bird in the longclaw family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and wagtails.
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