Abyssinian Longclaw (Macronyx flavicollis)
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Abyssinian Longclaw

Macronyx flavicollis Rüppell, 1840

45 gWeight

The Abyssinian longclaw (Macronyx flavicollis) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae.

Busiest months: February and November · Most records: Ethiopia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Abyssinian Longclaw has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sululta PlainEthiopia119 records
  2. Bale Mts – Dinsho Park HQEthiopia26 records
  3. Debre Libanos – Lodge and Portuguese BridgeEthiopia9 records
More places
  1. Melka GhebduEthiopia6 records
  2. Debre Libanos MonasteryEthiopia6 records
  3. Lake AwassaEthiopia6 records
  4. Abidjatta-Shalla NPEthiopia2 records
  5. Wondo GenetEthiopia2 records
  6. Awash NP – Lodge and FallsEthiopia1 record
  7. Awash NP – southern sectionEthiopia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Ethiopia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Abyssinian longclaw (Macronyx flavicollis) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is endemic to Ethiopia.

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Questions

How big is the Abyssinian Longclaw?

The Abyssinian Longclaw weighs around 45 g.

Where does the Abyssinian Longclaw live?

Its breeding range: Africa: montane western, central Ethiopia. It is most often recorded in Ethiopia.

When is the best time to see the Abyssinian Longclaw?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Abyssinian Longclaw endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Abyssinian Longclaw as Near Threatened.

What does the Abyssinian Longclaw eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Abyssinian Longclaw in?

It belongs to the family Wagtails, Pipits (Motacillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
45 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
88 mm
Tail
60 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
32 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: montane western, central Ethiopia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wagtails, Pipits Motacillidae
Genus
Macronyx

Other birds in the genus Macronyx

Sharpe's LongclawSharpe's LongclawMacronyx sharpeiFülleborn's LongclawFülleborn's LongclawMacronyx fuelleborniCape LongclawCape LongclawMacronyx capensisYellow-throated LongclawYellow-throated LongclawMacronyx croceusPangani LongclawPangani LongclawMacronyx aurantiigulaRosy-throated LongclawRosy-throated LongclawMacronyx ameliaeGrimwood's LongclawGrimwood's LongclawMacronyx grimwoodiForest WagtailForest WagtailDendronanthus indicusWestern Yellow WagtailWestern Yellow WagtailMotacilla flavaEastern Yellow WagtailEastern Yellow WagtailMotacilla tschutschensis
Abyssinian Longclaw

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