Eastern Crested Guineafowl
Guttera pucherani
The Eastern Crested Guineafowl (Guttera pucherani) is a rare guineafowl found in 22 countries, weighing about 1.1 kg. The eastern crested guinea fowl is a species of guinea fowl native to East Africa.
About the Eastern Crested Guineafowl
The eastern crested guinea fowl is a species of guinea fowl native to East Africa. It is found in Somalia to Tanzania, Zanzibar and Tumbatu Island, 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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How to identify it
The three species of crested guinea fowl have a total length of around 50 cm (20 in) and weigh 721–1,543 g (1.590–3.402 lb). The plumage is overall blackish with dense white spots. They have distinctive black crests on the top of their heads, the form of which varies from small curly feathers to down depending on the species, and which easily separates them from other species of guinea fowl, except the plumed guinea fowl. The names "crested" and "plumed" are often misapplied across the species.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Congo - Brazzaville.
When to see it
The Eastern Crested Guineafowl can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Eastern Crested Guineafowl?
- The three species of crested guinea fowl have a total length of around 50 cm (20 in) and weigh 721–1,543 g (1.590–3.402 lb). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Eastern Crested Guineafowl?
- The Eastern Crested Guineafowl is a large sized bird weighing about 1.1 kg.
- Where can you see an Eastern Crested Guineafowl?
- The Eastern Crested Guineafowl occurs in 22 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
- What birds look similar to an Eastern Crested Guineafowl?
- The Eastern Crested Guineafowl is most easily confused with the Plumed Guineafowl.
- Is the Eastern Crested Guineafowl endangered?
- The Eastern Crested Guineafowl is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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