Guineafowl. Two helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris) walking amongst nettles. Their original habitat was savannah, open forests and rocky regions in
Guineafowl. Two helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris) walking amongst nettles. Their original habitat was savannah, open forests and rocky regions in sub-Saharan Africa, but they are now widespread in and around cultivated land. These guineafowl take their name from the hard crest on their heads. They feed on a variety of plant and animal foods, including seeds, berries, snails, millipedes and termites. They are the ancestor of the modern domesticated guineafowl, having been introduced into Europe by the Romans. Today helmeted guineafowl are found throughout Africa as well as in the Americas and Europe.
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