Yellow-throated Longclaw

Afrikaans name: Geelkeelkalkoentjie

The Yellow-throated Longclaw is often seen in grassland

Photo © Steven Herbert

Macronyx croceus

The Yellow-throated Longclaw is a common and widely distributed bird. It is found over much of sub-Saharan Africa, but in South Africa it is confined to the eastern regions of the country.

This is the biggest Longclaw in our region at 21 cm although it is only 1 cm bigger than the Cape Longclaw. It weighs around 50 grams.

The Yellow-throated Longclaw spends much of its time on the ground but will fly up to the top of a small bush at times.

Male and females are similar but the colouring on the male is a lot bolder.

Yellow-throated Longclaws like open areas with short grass cover.

Roberts Birds Names by Edition

Edition	Roberts nr	Scientific name
1st	704	Macronyx croceus vulturnus
2nd	704	Macronyx croceus
3rd	704	Macronyx croceus
4th	704	Macronyx croceus
5th	728	Macronyx croceus
6th	728	Macronyx croceus
7th	913	Macronyx croceus

Edition	Roberts nr	English name
1st	704	Yellow-throated Longclaw
2nd	704	Yellow-throated Longclaw
3rd	704	Yellow-throated Longclaw
4th	704	Yellow-throated Longclaw
5th	728	Yellowthroated Longclaw
6th	728	Yellowthroated Longclaw
7th	913	Yellow-throated Longclaw

Edition	Roberts nr	Afrikaans name
1st	704	Geel-kalkoentjie
2nd	704	Geelkeel-kalkoentjie
3rd	704	Geelkeel-kalkoentjie
4th	704	Geelkeel-kalkoentjie
5th	728	Geelkeelkalkoentjie
6th	728	Geelkeelkalkoentjie
7th	913	Geelkeelkalkoentjie

References and further reading

The Birds of South Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Dr. Austin Roberts - Published: 1949 - Page: 296

Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 142

Southern African Bird Names Explained - Author: Charles Clinning - Published: 1989 - Page: 83

Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 1993 - Page: 356

Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 4th Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 2011 - Page: 382

Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 636

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 376

Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 5th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1985 - Page: 638

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 498

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 488

Ian Sinclair s Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair - Published: 1988 - Page: 276

Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 292

Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 292

Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 342

Birds of the Transvaal - Author: Tarboton, Kemp and Kemp - Published: 1987 - Page: 229

Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 76

Common Birds of the North Coast - Author: Bing Comrie - Published: 2005 - Page: 65

Field Guide to the Birds of Kruger National Park - Author: Ian Sinclair and Ian Whyte - Published: 1991 - Page: 140

Birds of Southern Africa - Kruger National Park - Author: Kenneth Newman - Published: 1985 - Page: 152

Birds of the Transkei - Author: C.D. Quickelberge - Published: 1989 - Page: 107

A First Guide to South African Birds - 6th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1959 - Page: 79

A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 79

Bird Atlas of Natal - Author: Digby Cyrus and Nigel Robson - Published: 1980 - Page: 245

Birds of Africa south of the Sahara - Author: Ian Sinclair and Peter Ryan - Published: 2003 - Page: 366

A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: O.P.M. Prozesky - Published: 1983 - Page: 264

BirdLife South Africa

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