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Guinea fowl, helmeted guineafowl

Numida meleagris

Photo by Mick G
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Description:

24 to 30 inches tall, turkey like bird, with an overall grey and white appearance and body. A striking head appearance with a bright red waddle and white fleshy head and a "spike like" structure or helmet on the top of the head.

Habitat:

Rural farm area near pine woods.

Reference Links:

Helmeted guineafowl

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