About the Rosy-throated Longclaw
The rosy-throated longclaw, also known as the rosy-breasted longclaw is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Macronyx ameliae |
| Species Codes | rotlon1, RBLO, RTLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rosy-throated Longclaw belong to?
The Rosy-throated Longclaw (Macronyx ameliae) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rosy-throated Longclaw?
The rosy-throated longclaw, also known as the rosy-breasted longclaw is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropica...
Where can I report a Rosy-throated Longclaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Rosy-throated Longclaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rotlon1, or on iNaturalist.
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