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Natal helmeted guineafowl

Numida coronatus

Photo by RachaelB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

They consume massive quantities of ticks, which might otherwise spread disease. Can walk 10km or more in a day.

Habitat:

Open areas with tall grass or cultivated fields.

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Comments (1)
KristaHerman
It always amazes me how birds can be so strange looking and so beautiful at the same time. Beautiful pictures of such a fascinating bird.

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PublishedJanuary 29, 2012

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