Abyssinian Longclaw Macronyx flavicollis
Abyssinian Longclaw, Bale Mountains, Ethiopia, January 2016 - click for larger image

Bale Mountains, Ethiopia
January 2016

The Abyssinian Longclaw is endemic to Ethiopia where it is found in highland grassland and moorland from 1,200 to 4,100 metres. See the distribution map at Birdlife International.
Abyssinian Longclaw, Bale Mountains, Ethiopia, January 2016 - click for larger image It is classified as Near Threatened because of its relatively small population and threats to its grassland habitat.

It feeds on the ground on insects and other invertebrates.
Abyssinian Longclaw, Bale Mountains, Ethiopia, January 2016 - click for larger image
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