White-breasted Mesite at Ankarana

The white-breasted mesite is a ground-dwelling bird endemic to Madagascar. One of three species in the mesite family Mesitornithidae, it has a small population and is restricted to five sites in the north and west of the island.

The white-breasted mesite is a medium-sized terrestrial bird which is often described as rail-like . The species has a white face with distinctive facial markings and a short dark straight bill. The upperparts of the bird are rufous brown, the underside white.. more