About the Vulturine Guineafowl
The Vulturine Guineafowl (Acryllium vulturinum) is a species of bird in the Guineafowl family (Numididae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 8 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code vulgui1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guineafowl (Numididae) |
| Species | Acryllium vulturinum |
| Species Codes | vulgui1, VUGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vulturine Guineafowl belong to?
The Vulturine Guineafowl (Acryllium vulturinum) belongs to the Guineafowl family (Numididae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Vulturine Guineafowl?
The Vulturine Guineafowl is a member of the Guineafowl family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Vulturine Guineafowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Vulturine Guineafowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vulgui1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Guineafowl 8 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
8
Species in Family
801
iNat Observations
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