Yellow-throated Longclaw
Macronyx croceus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassAves (Aus)
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyMotacillidae (Wagtails and Pipits)
- GenusMacronyx (Longclaws)
- SpeciesMacronyx croceus (Yellow-throated Longclaw)
The yellow-throated longclaw (Macronyx croceus) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. Wikipedia →
40–50% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-throated Longclaw sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 1,332 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Masai Mara National Reserve
Rosy-throated Longclaw
Macronyx ameliae
Pangani Longclaw
Macronyx aurantiigula
Plain-backed Pipit
Anthus leucophrys
Grassveld Pipit
Anthus cinnamomeus
African Pied Wagtail
Motacilla aguimp
Long-billed Pipit
Anthus similis
Western Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flava
Red-throated Pipit
Anthus cervinus
Tree Pipit
Anthus trivialis
Mountain Wagtail
Motacilla clara
Grey Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-throated Longclaw in Masai Mara National Reserve?
About 46% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-throated Longclaw sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 1,332 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-throated Longclaw in Masai Mara National Reserve?
September has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-throated Longclaw in Masai Mara National Reserve in our monthly data.