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Sharpe's Longclaw

Sharpe's Longclaw

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Sharpe's Longclaw is a rare and range-restricted longclaw species endemic to the high-altitude grasslands of Kenya. It is critically endangered due to habitat loss.
Where to spot
Endemic to the central highlands of Kenya, primarily in high-altitude moist grasslands, often associated with wetlands.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive yellow and black markings, characteristic of longclaws. It forages on the ground. Its call and song are crucial for detection in its often dense habitat.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Requires dedicated effort to find in its specific, threatened habitat.
File:MacronyxSharpeiKeulemans.jpg
File:Macronyx sharpei.jpg
File:MacronyxSharpeiKeulemans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Macronyx sharpei.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Like other longclaws, it has an unusually long hind claw, which is thought to aid in walking through dense grass or perching on slender stems.
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