Subdesert Mesite.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Another exceptional species intro, thanks so much for sharing. The bill reminds me of the sickle-billed vanga. Posted 9 years ago
1. Back Water Fox
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy very simlar with the long beaks, the main difference that i noticed was that the Mesite would not move a millimetre where as the vanga seemed to be always feeding. This particular bird stayed in this position for maybe 20 mins or more and was still like that when we left. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    It simply was impressed by you. Legend goes it is still there, waiting. Posted 9 years ago

The Subdesert mesite

The subdesert mesite 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 . The species has a long and downward-curved bill distinguishing it from the other members of the family. Both sexes are greyish above and show thin white eyebrows. Both have.. more

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Similar species: Mesites

Species identified by Back Water Fox