Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Macronyx capensis |
| Codes | ortlon1, OTLO, CALO |
Identification
The Orange-throated Longclaw (Macronyx capensis) is a member of the Wagtails and Pipits family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Macronyx capensis
Family: Wagtails and Pipits
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: ortlon1