Brown Mesite
Mesitornis unicolor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mesitornis-unicolor"></birdfyi-bird>Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 22,9 cm | 9.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 148,0 g | 5.22 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Brown Mesite: uniformly rich brown above and below; long graduated tail; white throat; bare facial skin; Madagascar ground species
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL.
Số Trứng
1
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
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.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Mesitornithiformes (Mesites) |
| Họ | Mesitornithidae (Mesites) |
| Genus | Mesitornis |
| Loài | Mesitornis unicolor |
Distribution
Brown Mesite has been recorded in 1 countries.
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