
Mesitornis is a genus of birds in the family Mesitornithidae. Both members of this genus are found in Madagascar. There are two species: There is only one other species of mesite, subdesert mesite (Monias benschi) ...
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(from the article `mesite`) ...continuously disintegrate to a fine powder that is used for preening. Mesites go about in pairs or small flocks, picking up seeds and insects. ...
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