White-breasted mesite White-breasted mesite The white-breasted mesite ("Mesitornis variegatus") is a ground-dwelling bird endemic to Madagascar. One of three species in the mesite family, Mesitornithidae, it is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It has a small population and is restricted to five sites in the north and west of the island, and one in the east. The white-breasted mesite is a medium-sized terrestrial bird which is often described as rail-like (a family with which the mesites are sometimes placed). The species has a white face with distinctive facial markings (a white supercilium and dark malar
Shelter Island (Western Australia) Shelter Island (Western Australia) Shelter Island is approximately due west of Albany, Western Australia. It is often mistakenly referred to as Muttonbird Island. The island is approximately off-shore from Muttonbird Beach separated by a channel that has an average depth of it is regarded as a suitable open-water dive site. The island consists of a mass of granite but has sufficient soil for plant growth and is well vegetated on top. The island supports breeding populations of flesh-footed shearwaters and little penguins as well as small populations of feral cats and black rats. Little penguins have also been seen on