Ankarafantsika, Madagascar
November 2016

The White-breasted Mesite is endemic to Madagascar where it is found in disjunct areas in the north and west. See the distribution map at Birdlife International. It is found in dry, deciduous forest below 150 metres.

It is classified as Vulnerable because of its small, fragmented range and dwindling population.

It is very vocal and we found this pair duetting loudly and at length.

The Mesites are a family consisting of three species, all endemic to Madagascar and all of which are Vulnerable. They seem to be most closely related to doves.