Where to see
Where to see the Brown Mesite in South Africa
The brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolor) is a ground-dwelling bird endemic to Madagascar.
Mesitornis unicolor · Vulnerable
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Brown Mesite
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
Species
Mesitornis unicolor
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Brown Mesite on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
What is the conservation status of the Brown Mesite?
The Brown Mesite (Mesitornis unicolor) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Brown Mesite?
The brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolor) is a ground-dwelling bird endemic to Madagascar. It is one of three species in the mesite family or the Mesitornithidae, and though classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), it is the most widespread of the three.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Brown Mesite
Every stay on the Brown Mesite page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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