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Subdesert Mesite

Monias benschi

Vulnerable
날개 폭
24.8 cm
체중
139.0 g
Mesitornithidae
Mesitornithiformes

소개

중간 크기의 마다가스카르 고유 조류로 체장 약 32cm이며, 갈색과 흰색 줄무늬 몸통에 긴 꽁지와 짧은 날개를 갖는다. 마다가스카르 남서부 건조 가시 덤불에 서식하는 고유종이다. 잘 날지 않으며 씨앗과 곤충을 먹는다. 취약한 상태이다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 24.8 cm 9.8 in
체중 139.0 g 4.90 oz

식별

깃털

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

보전 상태

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

1-2

소리

노래

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

분류학

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

Distribution

Subdesert Mesite has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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