Yellow-throated Longclaw
Macronyx croceus
The Yellow-throated Longclaw (Macronyx croceus) is a uncommon wagtails and pipit found in 29 countries, weighing about 47 g. The yellow-throated longclaw is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae.
About the Yellow-throated Longclaw
The yellow-throated longclaw is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae.
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How to identify it
They have yellow underparts and a black "bib" on the upper chest. They may be distinguished from the closely related pangani longclaw by its yellow under tail-coverts, which the pangani lacks. The pangani also has an orange throat, whereas the yellow-throated does not.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Yellow-throated Longclaw can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Yellow-throated Longclaw?
- They have yellow underparts and a black "bib" on the upper chest. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yellow-throated Longclaw?
- The Yellow-throated Longclaw is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-throated Longclaw?
- The Yellow-throated Longclaw occurs in 29 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and Tanzania.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-throated Longclaw?
- The Yellow-throated Longclaw is most easily confused with the Cape Longclaw, the Rosy-throated Longclaw and the Pangani Longclaw.
- Is the Yellow-throated Longclaw endangered?
- The Yellow-throated Longclaw is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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