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Southern Crested Guineafowl

Guttera edouardi

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
55,1 cm
Berat
1315,0 g
Famili
Numididae
Ordo
Galliformes

Tentang

A medium-large guineafowl (~1.3 kg) of family Numididae, with a distinctive curly black crest and white-spotted black plumage. Inhabits forests and thickets in southern Africa, from Tanzania to South Africa. Forages on the ground in groups for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; common in suitable forest habitats across southern Africa and well represented in protected areas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 55,1 cm 21.7 in
Berat 1315,0 g 46.39 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Black body densely covered with white spots; bare blue-red facial skin; prominent erect curly black crest; red wattles; white spots largest on flanks. Southernmost crested guineafowl, similar to other Guttera species.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Resident in southern Africa from Zimbabwe and Mozambique south to the Cape. Found in dense coastal and riverine forest.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; scratches for insects, seeds, fallen fruits, and small vertebrates in southern African forests and moist woodland.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 30 days.

Ukuran Sarang

4-5

Suara

Kicauan

Produces a loud, raucous cackling call and guttural chuckling. Calls are slightly lower than Eastern Crested Guineafowl; echoes through southern African savanna and forest edge.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Numididae (Guineafowl)
Genus Guttera
Spesies Guttera edouardi

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Southern Crested Guineafowl eat?
Omnivorous; scratches for insects, seeds, fallen fruits, and small vertebrates in southern African forests and moist woodland.
Where does the Southern Crested Guineafowl live?
Resident in southern Africa from Zimbabwe and Mozambique south to the Cape. Found in dense coastal and riverine forest.
Is the Southern Crested Guineafowl endangered?
The Southern Crested Guineafowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Southern Crested Guineafowl nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 30 days.
What does the Southern Crested Guineafowl sound like?
Produces a loud, raucous cackling call and guttural chuckling. Calls are slightly lower than Eastern Crested Guineafowl; echoes through southern African savanna and forest edge.
How big is the Southern Crested Guineafowl?
The Southern Crested Guineafowl has a wingspan of 55.1 cm, weight of 1315.0 g.
What order and family does the Southern Crested Guineafowl belong to?
The Southern Crested Guineafowl (Guttera edouardi) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Numididae.

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