About the Helmeted Guineafowl
The helmeted guinea fowl is the best known of the guinea fowl bird family, Numididae, and the only member of the genus Numida. It is native to Africa, mainly south of the Sahara, and has been widely introduced, as a domesticated species, into the West Indies, North America, Colombia, Brazil, Australia and Europe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guineafowl (Numididae) |
| Species | Numida meleagris |
| Species Codes | helgui, HELG, HEGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Helmeted Guineafowl belong to?
The Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) belongs to the Guineafowl family (Numididae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Helmeted Guineafowl?
The helmeted guinea fowl is the best known of the guinea fowl bird family, Numididae, and the only member of the genus Numida. It is native to Africa, mainly south of the Sahara, and has been widely introduced, as a domesticated species, into the West Indies, North America, Colombia, Brazil, Austral...
Where can I report a Helmeted Guineafowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Helmeted Guineafowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code helgui, or on iNaturalist.
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