Short-tailed Pipit vs Abyssinian Longclaw

Anthus brachyurus compared with Macronyx flavicollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Short-tailed Pipit Abyssinian Longclaw
Scientific Name Anthus brachyurus Macronyx flavicollis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Motacillidae Motacillidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 12.6 cm (5.0 in) 17.6 cm (6.9 in)
Weight 15.600000000000001 g (0.55 oz) 45.1 g (1.59 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Short-tailed Pipit only

None

Abyssinian Longclaw only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Short-tailed Pipit

Near Threatened

Abyssinian Longclaw

About These Birds

Abyssinian Longclaw

The Abyssinian Longclaw is a near-threatened bird weighing about 45g, endemic to Ethiopian highland grasslands. Its yellow throat contrasts sharply with its streaked brown upperparts.

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