About the Eastern Crested Guineafowl
The eastern crested guinea fowl is a species of guinea fowl native to East Africa. It is found in Somalia to Tanzania, Zanzibar and Tumbatu Island, where it inhabits open forest, woodland and forest-savanna mosaics. It is one of three species that were formerly considered to be one and the same species, the crested guinea fowl.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guineafowl (Numididae) |
| Species | Guttera pucherani |
| Species Codes | cregui3, ECGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Crested Guineafowl belong to?
The Eastern Crested Guineafowl (Guttera pucherani) belongs to the Guineafowl family (Numididae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Crested Guineafowl?
The eastern crested guinea fowl is a species of guinea fowl native to East Africa. It is found in Somalia to Tanzania, Zanzibar and Tumbatu Island, where it inhabits open forest, woodland and forest-savanna mosaics. It is one of three species that were formerly considered to be one and the same spec...
Where can I report a Eastern Crested Guineafowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Crested Guineafowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cregui3, or on iNaturalist.
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