White-breasted mesite forest. The population of this species is declining and is projected to continue doing so. It is sensitive to disturbance, and its forest home is threatened by logging and forest fires. It is also subject to hunting pressure. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified the conservation status of this bird as ″vulnerable″. 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
Shelter Island (Western Australia) the island. The total area of the island is . It was declared a Class 1A Nature Reserve in 1973. 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