Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Mesites :: Subdesert Mesite

Subdesert Mesite Monias benschi

Described by: Oustalet; Grandidier, G. (1903)
Alternate common name(s): Monias, Bensch's Monias, Bensch's Rail
Old scientific name(s): Mesoenas benschi

Photographs

Ifaty, Madagascar - Aug 17, 1998 © Peter R. Bono  Ifaty, Madagascar - Jan, 2007 © Jean-Michel Fenerole  Ifaty, Madagascar - Jan, 2007 © Jean-Michel Fenerole 
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Range

Sw. Madagascar;
A 200km x 70-80km stripe between the coast and inland hill extending from the Mangoky River in the n. to the Fiheranana River in the s.

Videos

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Sounds

No sounds are available for this species

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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