Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Crested Guineafowl

They are found in a very limited range along the north eastern borders as far down to around St. Lucia.
A common resident found in large flocks of up to 30 birds.
Follow monkeys to feed on fallen fruit. Also eat berries, seeds, roots, insects and millipedes.


 Bedding season is in the summer with an average of 12 eggs per clutch.
Info: Robert’s Birds of Southern Africa
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5 comments:

  1. RhodesiaJanuary 14, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    They are so noisy, but I love Guinea Fowl of all kinds. They are so pretty. Have a good week Diane

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  2. GaelynJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Don't remember seeing the Crested version of breakfast before.

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  3. Firefly the Travel GuyJanuary 15, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    Looks slightly different from the normal one

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  4. LouisetteJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Wonderfull shots

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  5. Tammie LeeJanuary 30, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    such a gorgeous bird
    love those speckled feathers!

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