Subdesert Mesite (Monias benschi)

Other Names (World)
Subdesert Mesite, Monias, Bensch's Rail

Family
Mesitornithidae (Mesites)

Size
32 cm

First Described (Guide)
Oustalet & Grandidier, 1903

Range (Guide)

Madagascar (B) (NB).

South-western Madagascar, from R Mangoky in north to R Fiheranana in south, occupying a strip 200 km long and 70-80 km wide between coast and start of hills inland.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 98,000 - 152,000 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A loud, communal song. A 'nak! nak!' uttered when disturbed.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Subdesert Mesite (Monias benschi) [XC88218]
by id from PK32_Ranobe, Madagascar (song)

Subdesert Mesite (Monias benschi) [XC88217]
by Louise Jasper from Pk32 Ranobe, Madagascar (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
From terrestrial couas Coua by long, decurved bill, pale supercilium, and either largely reddish (female) or mottled whitish (male) breast.

References
See References.

Files:

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