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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Motacillidae

Rosy-throated Longclaw

Macronyx ameliae

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
19–20 cm
Body Mass
33.5 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 85

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 85).

DEF 54

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 54).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Kenya and Tanzania to Angola & Botswana & Zimbabwe & Southern Mozambique & Swaziland and Eastern South Africa Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Macronyx ameliae wintoni

    sw Kenya and n Tanzania

  • Macronyx ameliae altanus

    sw Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia to c Angola s to n Botswana and c Zimbabwe

  • Macronyx ameliae ameliae

    s Mozambique, Swaziland and e South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Macronyx ameliae

Which family does it belong to?

Wagtails, Pipits (Motacillidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Kenya and Tanzania to Angola & Botswana & Zimbabwe & Southern Mozambique & Swaziland and Eastern South Africa

Sources & credits

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