Guineafowl
Zoo Location: Primley
Habitat
Forests and dry bush.
Wild Diet
Insects, plant material, seeds, leaves and bulbs.
Behaviour
This bird is named for the bony protuberance on its crown. It has spotted plumage.
Breeding
The female lays 10-20 eggs in a hollow scrape in the ground and incubates the eggs for 28 days with help from the male. He also helps to care for the young once hatched.
INFORMATION
- Latin Name: Numida meleagris
- Class: Birds
- Order: Galliformes
- Family: Numididae
- Conservation status: Least Concern
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