White-breasted Mesite
Mesitornis variegatus
Mesites (Mesitornithidae) · Mesitornithiformes (Mesitornithiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse White-breasted Mesite with these birds—either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Subdesert Mesite Monias benschi | 1 |
Family
The mesites (Mesitornithidae) are a family of birds that are part of a clade (Columbimorphae) that includes Columbiformes and Pterocliformes. They are somewhat small-bodied, flightless or near flightless birds endemic to Madagascar. All the species of this clade are listed as vulnerable.
Order
The mesites (Mesitornithidae) are a family of birds that are part of a clade (Columbimorphae) that includes Columbiformes and Pterocliformes. They are somewhat small-bodied, flightless or near flightless birds endemic to Madagascar. All the species of this clade are listed as vulnerable.