Birds
Mesitornithiformes
Taxonomy Version: 10.2
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The mesites are smallish, near-flightless birds endemic to Madagascar. They inhabit forest and scrubland habitats and feed on insects and seeds. All three extant species within the order belong to the family Mesitornithidae. They were formerly grouped with the Gruiformes (cranes and allies).
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