About the White-breasted Guineafowl
The white-breasted guinea fowl is a medium-sized, up to 45 cm long, terrestrial bird of the guinea fowl family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guineafowl (Numididae) |
| Species | Agelastes meleagrides |
| Species Codes | whbgui1, WBGU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-breasted Guineafowl belong to?
The White-breasted Guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides) belongs to the Guineafowl family (Numididae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-breasted Guineafowl?
The White-breasted Guineafowl is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-breasted Guineafowl?
The white-breasted guinea fowl is a medium-sized, up to 45 cm long, terrestrial bird of the guinea fowl family....
Where can I report a White-breasted Guineafowl sighting?
You can log sightings of White-breasted Guineafowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbgui1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
8
Species in Family
6
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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