The Abyssinian Longclaws, Macronyx flavicollis, are endemic to the African country of Ethiopia. Specifically, they can be found in the western and south eastern highlands of Ethiopia except in the extreme north. They inhabit subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and arable land. For more information, see our guide on birds. For more information, see our guide on backyard birds. For more information, see our guide on birds of prey.
This species endangered due to habitat destruction.
Description
The Abyssinian Longclaws is very similar in both appearance and behavior to the Yellow-throated Longclaw (Macronyx croceus) which occurs in other parts of Africa. According to RSPB, this species is well documented.
They are named for their unusually long hind claws, which are thought to help in walking on grass. According to BirdLife International, this species is well documented.
Ecology
They are ground-feeding insectivores and ground nesters, laying up to four speckled eggs.
