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Brown Mesite

Mesitornis unicolor

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
22,9 cm
Масса
148,0 g
Семейство
Mesitornithidae
Отряд
Mesitornithiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 22,9 cm 9.0 in
Масса 148,0 g 5.22 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Brown Mesite: uniformly rich brown above and below; long graduated tail; white throat; bare facial skin; Madagascar ground species

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: PL.

Размер кладки

1

Звук

Пение

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.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Mesitornithiformes (Mesites)
Семейство Mesitornithidae (Mesites)
Genus Mesitornis
Виды Mesitornis unicolor

Distribution

Brown Mesite has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Brown Mesite endangered?
The Brown Mesite has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Brown Mesite nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Brown Mesite sound like?
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.
How big is the Brown Mesite?
The Brown Mesite has a wingspan of 22.9 cm, weight of 148.0 g.
What order and family does the Brown Mesite belong to?
The Brown Mesite (Mesitornis unicolor) belongs to the order Mesitornithiformes and the family Mesitornithidae.

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