African Pipit vs Abyssinian Longclaw

Anthus cinnamomeus compared with Macronyx flavicollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Pipit Abyssinian Longclaw
Scientific Name Anthus cinnamomeus Macronyx flavicollis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Motacillidae Motacillidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 17.4 cm (6.9 in) 17.6 cm (6.9 in)
Weight 24.5 g (0.86 oz) 45.1 g (1.59 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Pipit only

None

Abyssinian Longclaw only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Pipit

Near Threatened

Abyssinian Longclaw

About These Birds

African Pipit

The African Pipit is a streaked, ground-dwelling songbird of open grasslands and savanna, weighing around 25 g with a wingspan near 17 cm. It walks confidently on the ground and delivers its song from elevated perches or in aerial display flights.

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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