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Brown Mesite

Mesitornis unicolor

Vulnerable

翼展

22.9 cm

体重

148.0 g

科

Mesitornithidae

目

Mesitornithiformes

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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
翼展	22.9 cm	9.0 in
体重	148.0 g	5.22 oz

识别

羽毛

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

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

保护状况

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL.

产卵数

声音

鸣唱

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.

分类学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Mesitornithiformes (Mesites)
科	Mesitornithidae (Mesites)
Genus	Mesitornis
物种	Mesitornis unicolor

Distribution

Brown Mesite has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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常见问题

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.