Alpine Pipit vs Abyssinian Longclaw

Anthus gutturalis compared with Macronyx flavicollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Alpine Pipit Abyssinian Longclaw
Scientific Name Anthus gutturalis Macronyx flavicollis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Motacillidae Motacillidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 19.3 cm (7.6 in) 17.6 cm (6.9 in)
Weight 36.5 g (1.29 oz) 45.1 g (1.59 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Alpine Pipit only

None

Abyssinian Longclaw only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Alpine Pipit

Near Threatened

Abyssinian Longclaw

About These Birds

Alpine Pipit

The Alpine Pipit is a medium-sized pipit weighing around 37 g with a wingspan of 19.3 cm, inhabiting open alpine grasslands and rocky slopes. Like other pipits, it walks on the ground in search of insects and small seeds.

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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