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Numida meleagris
This family of insect and seed-eating, ground-nesting birds resemble partridges, but with featherless heads, though both members of the genus Guttera have a distinctive black crest, and the Vulturine Guineafowl has a downy brown patch on the nape. Most species of guineafowl have a dark grey or blackish plumage with dense white spots, but both members of the genus Agelastes lack the spots (as do some domestic variants of the Helmeted Guineafowl). While several species are relatively well known, the Plumed Guineafowl and the two members of the genus Agelastes remain relatively poorly known
The guineafowl are native to Africa, but the Helmeted Guineafowl has been domesticated, and both feral and wild-type birds have been introduced elsewhere
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spotting updated!
Haha lucky guys! Better they be out in the wild than on some dudes dinner plate!
I spotted about 13 escaped guineafowl right before Thanksgiving here. LOL They might be feral or knew there was a turkey shortage. HA! They are very animated. Got some good photos too.