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Subdesert Mesite

Monias benschi

Vulnerable
翼開長
24.8 cm
体重
139.0 g
Mesitornithidae
Mesitornithiformes

The Subdesert Mesite (Monias benschi) is a bird species in the family Mesitornithidae (mesites), within the order Mesitornithiformes (mesites). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.8 cm and a weight of 139 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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について

マダガスカル南西部の棘灌木林に生息するベンシュメシテ。体長30〜32cm。地面を歩き回って種子や昆虫を採食する。飛翔能力がほとんどない。生息地が限定的で脆弱種。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 24.8 cm 9.8 in
体重 139.0 g 4.90 oz

識別

羽毛

Subdesert Mesite: pale buff-gray below; olive-brown above; bold white supercilium; long tail; Madagascar subdesert specialist

保全状況

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 21-27 days.

一腹卵数

1-2

鳴き声

さえずり

Soft, brief trill with whistling quality; pure notes given quietly from Madagascar dry spiny forest.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Mesitornithiformes (Mesites)
Mesitornithidae (Mesites)
Genus Monias
Monias benschi

Distribution

Subdesert Mesite has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Subdesert Mesite endangered?
The Subdesert Mesite has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Subdesert Mesite nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 21-27 days.
What does the Subdesert Mesite sound like?
Soft, brief trill with whistling quality; pure notes given quietly from Madagascar dry spiny forest.
How big is the Subdesert Mesite?
The Subdesert Mesite has a wingspan of 24.8 cm, weight of 139.0 g.
What order and family does the Subdesert Mesite belong to?
The Subdesert Mesite (Monias benschi) belongs to the order Mesitornithiformes and the family Mesitornithidae.

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