White-breasted Mesite vs Subdesert Mesite
Mesitornis variegatus 对比 Monias benschi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | White-breasted Mesite | Subdesert Mesite |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Mesitornis variegatus | Monias benschi |
| 目 | Mesitornithiformes | Mesitornithiformes |
| 科 | Mesitornithidae | Mesitornithidae |
| 保护状况 | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 107.0 g (3.77 oz) | 139.0 g (4.90 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-breasted Mesite
Soft, brief trill with whistling quality; pure notes given from dense forest floor in Madagascar. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Subdesert Mesite
Soft, brief trill with whistling quality; pure notes given quietly from Madagascar dry spiny forest.
保护状况
White-breasted Mesite
Subdesert Mesite
How to Tell Them Apart
White-breasted Mesite
White-breasted Mesite: white underparts with rufous spotting; olive-brown above; white supercilium; long tail; flightless forest bird
Subdesert Mesite
Subdesert Mesite: pale buff-gray below; olive-brown above; bold white supercilium; long tail; Madagascar subdesert specialist
About These Birds
White-breasted Mesite
White-breasted Mesite (Mesitornis variegatus) — 28–31 cm. Brown above; white underparts spotted black; long graduated tail; slender bill; largely terrestrial. Restricted to dry deciduous forest in northwest Madagascar. Non-parasitic; builds a flat stick nest. Omnivore eating invertebrates, seeds, and small lizards. Vulnerable.
Subdesert Mesite
Subdesert Mesite (Monias benschi) — 28–32 cm. Pale brown and buff above; white underparts with dark spotting on breast; long bill; long tail. Restricted to a narrow coastal strip of spiny desert in southwest Madagascar. Non-parasitic; nests in low shrubs. Omnivore; forages on bare sandy ground. Vulnerable; very restricted range.