About the Sharpe's Longclaw
Sharpe's longclaw is a passerine bird in the longclaw family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and wagtails. It is endemic to Kenya.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Macronyx sharpei |
| Species Codes | shalon1, SHLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sharpe's Longclaw belong to?
The Sharpe's Longclaw (Macronyx sharpei) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sharpe's Longclaw?
Sharpe's longclaw is a passerine bird in the longclaw family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and wagtails. It is endemic to Kenya....
Where can I report a Sharpe's Longclaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Sharpe's Longclaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shalon1, or on iNaturalist.
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