Plumed Guineafowl
Guttera plumifera
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A medium-large guineafowl (~875 g) of family Numididae, with black-spotted grey plumage and a distinctive straight feathered crest. Inhabits lowland tropical rainforest in the Congo Basin and Cameroon. Forages in groups on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; associated with primary and mature secondary Congo Basin forest with a broad regional distribution.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 46,5 cm | 18.3 in |
| Poids | 875,0 g | 30.86 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark grey-black with white spotting on body; bare blue-grey facial skin; distinctive upright black plume-like feathers on top of head forming crest; no casque; red-blue wattles small.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident in Central Africa from Cameroon and Gabon east to Uganda and western Democratic Republic of Congo. Found in lowland and foothill rainforest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages in Central African rainforests for invertebrates, seeds, and fallen fruits. Scratches leaf litter in small groups.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23 days.
Taille de la couvée
9-10
Son
Chant
Emits a loud, cackling call and guttural chuckling. Calls are similar to Crested Guineafowl but slightly lower; the raucous cackling echoes through Central African forest and forest edge.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Numididae (Guineafowl) |
| Genus | Guttera |
| Espèces | Guttera plumifera |
Distribution
Plumed Guineafowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Numididae family