Species BirdsHelmeted Guineafowl

Helmeted Guineafowl

Numida meleagris

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Illustration of Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris)

The Helmeted Guineafowl is a plump bird with a distinctive helmet-like structure on its head and a spotted body. They are known for their loud, distinctive calls and social behavior.

Habitat
Prefers savannas and open grasslands.
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on seeds, insects, and small invertebrates.
How common
Common

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