Pangani Longclaw (Macronyx aurantiigula) - 8 July 2013. Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha Region, Tanzania.

This species has expanded westward in recent years and is now expected at Ngorongoro. It may be confused with the similar Yellow-throated Longclaw (Macronyx croceus). On Pangani, the black breast band is thinner than on Yellow-throated, the streaking on the flanks and the buff color of the flanks also suggest Pangani. The throat also has a higher intensity orange and what yellow there is is paler than on Yellow-throated.

Nikon P510 Coolpix Point-and-shoot.
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