Where to see
Where to see the Rosy-throated Longclaw in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Rosy-throated Longclaw at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Macronyx ameliae
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Rosy-throated Longclaw
Hosts have recorded the Rosy-throated Longclaw at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Macronyx ameliae
Records
34
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Rosy-throated Longclaw on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Rosy-throated Longclaw in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Rosy-throated Longclaw at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Rosy-throated Longclaw in South Africa?
The Rosy-throated Longclaw is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (100% of records), based on 34 iNaturalist observations. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Rosy-throated Longclaw on site or nearby.
What is the Rosy-throated Longclaw?
The rosy-throated longclaw, also known as the rosy-breasted longclaw (Macronyx ameliae) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Rosy-throated Longclaw
Every stay on the Rosy-throated Longclaw page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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