Yellow-throated Longclaw

Bird. Yellow-throated longclaws are passerine birds, which means that they like to stand or perch on trees, branches, and even fence posts. They are most often solitary or with a partner, foraging for insects on the ground. In addition to their namesake long claws, these birds also have long tails that they swish back and forth frequently. Their nests are built on the ground and they lay up to four speckled eggs. They grow to 20 cm (8 in) long.

Scientific Name

Lifespan

Macronyx croceus

About 5 years

Diet

Carnivore. Insects.

Predators and Threats

Humans, through habitat disruption.

Habitat

Trees and bushes throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa.