Mesitornithiformes

This superfamily is limited to the Mesitornithidae (mesites), with three species endemic to Madagascar.

  • Mesitornis variegata (White-breasted mesite)
  • Mesitornis unicolor (Brown Mesite)
  • Monias benschi (Subdesert Mesite)

The group has not been studied with molecular methods and a timetree is not yet available.

References