Brown Mesite (Mesitornis unicolor) [XC154937]
by Dries Van de Loock from Maroantsetra, Toamasina, Madagascar (song)
Brown Mesite (Mesitornis unicolor) [XC162736]
by Mike Nelson from Chez Arol, Masoala NP, Madagascar (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
From Madagascar Wood-Rail (Mentocrex kioloides) by long full tail, less pure grey on head, slim bill, and very horizontal posture, from White-breasted Mesite (Mesitornis variegatus) by lack of conspicuous head pattern and even, mid-rufous brown underparts.
References
See References.