Helmeted Guineafowl

Numida meleagris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Numididae

About

The helmeted guinea fowl is the best known of the guinea fowl bird family, Numididae, and the only member of the genus Numida. It is native to Africa, mainly south of the Sahara, and has been widely introduced, as a domesticated species, into the West Indies, North America, Colombia, Brazil, Australia and Europe.

Fun Fact

The nest is a well-hidden, generally unlined scrape, and a clutch is normally some 6 to 12 eggs, which the female incubates for 26 to 28 days.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Savannas and farmlands

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

10-15 years

Threats

Invasive Species
Agricultural Conversion

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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