About the Plumed Guineafowl
The plumed guinea fowl is a member of the guinea fowl bird family. It is found in humid primary forest in Central Africa. It resembles some subspecies of the crested guinea fowl, but has a straighter and higher crest, and a relatively long wattle on either side of the bill. The bare skin on the face and neck is entirely dull grey-blue in the western nominate subspecies, while there are a few orange patches among the grey-blue in the eastern subspecies schubotzi.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guineafowl (Numididae) |
| Species | Guttera plumifera |
| Species Codes | plugui1, PLGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plumed Guineafowl belong to?
The Plumed Guineafowl (Guttera plumifera) belongs to the Guineafowl family (Numididae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Plumed Guineafowl?
The plumed guinea fowl is a member of the guinea fowl bird family. It is found in humid primary forest in Central Africa. It resembles some subspecies of the crested guinea fowl, but has a straighter and higher crest, and a relatively long wattle on either side of the bill. The bare skin on the face...
Where can I report a Plumed Guineafowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Plumed Guineafowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plugui1, or on iNaturalist.
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