Orange-throated Longclaw
Macronyx capensis
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,547
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Cape longclaw or orange-throated longclaw (Macronyx capensis) is a passerine bird in the family Motacillidae, which comprises the longclaws, pipits and wagtails. It occurs in Southern Africa in Zimbabwe and southern and eastern South Africa. This species is found in coastal and mountain grassland, often near water.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Cape longclaw”.