VUVulnerable
White-breasted Mesite
Mesitornis variegatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-breasted_mesite
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MESITORNITHIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-breasted Mesite classified as Vulnerable?
White-breasted Mesite is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does White-breasted Mesite live?
White-breasted Mesite occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-breasted Mesite?
The main threats to White-breasted Mesite are 11.1, 2.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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