About Mesites

Overview

The Mesites are a family of birds (Latin: Mesitornithidae) within the order Mesites. Worldwide the family includes about 2 genera and 3 species. Its members are primarily distributed across Africa. Notable genera include Mesitornis, Monias. Mesitornithiformes contains the mesites, three small, terrestrial, rail-like birds endemic to Madagascar.

Classification

Family: Mesitornithidae (Mesites); Order: Mesites; about 2 genera and 3 species.

Distribution

Primarily across Africa.