About the Western Crested Guineafowl
The western crested guinea fowl is a species of guinea fowl native to sub-Saharan Africa. It can be found from Guinea-Bissau to Cameroon, Kenya, Zambia, and Angola, 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 verreauxi |
| Species Codes | cregui2, WCGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Crested Guineafowl belong to?
The Western Crested Guineafowl (Guttera verreauxi) belongs to the Guineafowl family (Numididae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Western Crested Guineafowl?
The western crested guinea fowl is a species of guinea fowl native to sub-Saharan Africa. It can be found from Guinea-Bissau to Cameroon, Kenya, Zambia, and Angola, where it inhabits open forest, woodland and forest-savanna mosaics. It is one of three species that were formerly considered to be one ...
Where can I report a Western Crested Guineafowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Crested Guineafowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cregui2, or on iNaturalist.
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