White-breasted Mesite
Mesitornis variegatus
The white-breasted mesite or white-breasted roatelo is a ground-dwelling bird endemic to Madagascar. One of three species in the mesite family, Mesitornithidae, it is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It has a small population and is restricted to five sites in the north and west of the island, and one in the east.
- Scientific name
- Mesitornis variegatus
- Family
- Mesites
- IUCN status
- VU