Brown Mesite
Mesitornis unicolor
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Brown Mesite (Mesitornis unicolor) — 28–31 cm. Uniformly rufous-brown above and below; pale throat; long tail; flightless in practice. Endemic to humid eastern rainforest of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; ground-nesting. Omnivore. Vulnerable; highly susceptible to forest loss and introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.9 cm | 9.0 in |
| Weight | 148.0 g | 5.22 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown Mesite: uniformly rich brown above and below; long graduated tail; white throat; bare facial skin; Madagascar ground species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Soft, brief trill with flute-like quality; pure notes given from dense forest floor in Madagascar. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Mesitornithiformes (Mesites) |
| Family | Mesitornithidae (Mesites) |
| Genus | Mesitornis |
| Species | Mesitornis unicolor |
Distribution
Brown Mesite has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Mesitornithidae family