Abyssinian Longclaw
Macronyx flavicollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMotacillidae (Wagtails and Pipits)
- GenusMacronyx (Longclaws)
- SpeciesMacronyx flavicollis (Abyssinian Longclaw)
About the Abyssinian Longclaw
The Abyssinian longclaw (Macronyx flavicollis) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Abyssinian longclaws are typically brown to black colored on their back, and there are white marks on the tail that are only visible during flight. On the neck and the supercilium (a stripe of plumage on the head) it is saffron colored. Around the base of the neck there is a black band described as a "necklace". Sometimes the necklace can present as a narrow collection of spots around the neck as well. The rest of the body varies in color but usually has black stripes. The normal length for the Abyssinian longclaw is around 20 cm (7.9 in).
The Abyssinian longclaw typically breeds between the months of June and August. When laying eggs, they tend to return to a nest they have built and lay between two to four eggs at a time. The bird's natural habitat is in the wet grasslands of Ethiopia. It lives in subtropical to tropical areas of high altitudes.
The Abyssinian longclaw is very similar in both appearance and behavior to the yellow-throated longclaw (Macronyx croceus) of other parts of Africa. It is a common... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Abyssinian Longclaw in Bale Mountains 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 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Abyssinian Longclaw in Bale Mountains National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Abyssinian Longclaw sighting in Bale Mountains National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Abyssinian Longclaw in Bale Mountains National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Abyssinian Longclaw in Bale Mountains National Park in our monthly data.