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Yellow-throated Longclaw
Geelkeelkalkoentjie · Macronyx croceus
A robust, pipit-like grassland bird with strikingly bright yellow underparts and a bold black breast band like a necklace. The very long hind claw gives the group its name. It walks through damp grass hunting insects and frequently perches on low bushes or anthills to sing a loud, clear whistled phrase that carries across open ground.
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Pipit-like but bigger, with a vivid yellow throat and breast crossed by a bold black necklace.
Listen for its call
Loud clear whistle "phoo-pheee" from a grass-top perch.
Where to see it in Kruger
Resident in moist grassland and open areas near water; walks on the ground and perches on bushes or termite mounds.
Did you know
Its bright yellow chest and black collar make it look as if it is wearing a fancy necklace in the grass.
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