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Subdesert Mesite

Monias benschi

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The subdesert mesite (Monias benschi) is a ground-dwelling bird endemic to Madagascar. It is one of three species in the mesite family Mesitornithidae, and is restricted in distribution to a small low-land region in southwest Madagascar.

Habitat:

Spiny desert of southwest Madagascar. North of Ifaty.

The subdesert mesite is restricted to spiny thicket with open areas from sea-level to 130 meters.

Notes:

This is the first of my Madagasca spottings.

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Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
pamsai
Woops Daniele... Yes definitely not a ground roller. Thanks for pointing out my mistake...
DanielePralong
Hi Pam! Are you sure this is one of the ground rollers? The bill shape doesn't seem to fit.

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