Subdesert Mesite – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. The Subdesert Mesite is a medium sized terrestrial bird which is often described as rail-like (a family with which the mesites are sometimes placed).
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The Subdesert Mesite uses its long bill to probe in the soil. Other birds, such as drongos and flycatchers [ … Brown Mesite, Mesitornis unicolor; Subdesert Mesite Monias benschi [edit] …
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Duetting in the subdesert mesite Monias benschi: evidence for acoustic …
… are unlikely to have to demonstrate commitment or defend their mate if there is no sexual conflict. The subdesert mesite Monias benschi is a group-living, terrestrial bird endemic …
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Luke’s Madagascar Birds . Subdesert Mesite, Monias Benschi . Ifaty, Madagascar. Photographs © Luke W. Cole . The rail-like Mesites as a family are endemic to Madagascar.
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Subdesert mesite Monias benschi TAXONOMY Monias benschi Oustalet and G. Grandidier, 1903, Vorondreo … Usually found in groups of two to six birds, rarely up to 10. If alarmed, the …
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Discover Life – Mestiornithidae: Monias benschi Oustalet and G …
… identification and distribution of Mestiornithidae: Monias benschi Oustalet and G. Grandidier, 1903 – Subdesert Mesite … IDnature guide: Bird_species
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Like Madagascar itself, they are odd, remote, and mysterious birds. Photos: The Subdesert Mesite, or Monias Monias benschi, was photographed near Ishfay, north of Tulear …
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Other Neoaves ‘Land Birds’ Charadriiformes Gruiformes … Monias benschi (Subdesert Mesite) Mesitornis unicolor (Brown Mesite) Mesitornis variegatus (White-breasted …
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Subdesert Mesite Monias benschi A group-living bird, thus one of the most distinctive features of mesite tracks is that they usually occur in sets of 2-8 in close …
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The structure, context and possible functions of solos, duets and …
… context and possible functions of solos, duets and choruses in the subdesert mesite (monias benschi) … now a substantial literature detailing the breeding systems of tropical birds …
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