Sharpe’s Longclaw
Macronyx sharpei
ENEndangered Endemic to Kenya
- Family
- Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Sharpe's longclaw (Macronyx sharpei) is a passerine bird in the longclaw family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and wagtails. It is endemic to Kenya.
It is 16–17 cm long, with upperparts heavily marked with buff and rufous streaks, yellow underparts, and white outer tail feathers in flight.
This bird is endangered, with an estimated population of less than 20,000.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Grassy highlands of Kenya.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sharpe's longclaw
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
