Brown Mesite
Mesitornis unicolor
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Tentang
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 22,9 cm | 9.0 in |
| Berat | 148,0 g | 5.22 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Brown Mesite: uniformly rich brown above and below; long graduated tail; white throat; bare facial skin; Madagascar ground species
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: PL.
Ukuran Sarang
1
Suara
Kicauan
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.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Mesitornithiformes (Mesites) |
| Famili | Mesitornithidae (Mesites) |
| Genus | Mesitornis |
| Spesies | Mesitornis unicolor |
Distribution
Brown Mesite has been recorded in 1 countries.
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