Cape Longclaw
Macronyx capensis
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Motacillidae
Cape Longclaw.
C
Macronyx capensis
Category
birds
Family
Motacillidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 50 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding cape longclaw in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 90%, understorey foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; seeds 40%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
MozambiqueSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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