Numida meleagris

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Numida meleagris, commonly known as the helmeted guineafowl, is an African gamebird domesticated worldwide for its meat, eggs, and insect-control abilities.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird species
gamebird
guineafowl
activityPattern diurnal
bodyMass about 1.3 kg
breedingSystem monogamous tendency
class Aves
commonName helmeted guinea fowl
helmeted guineafowl
conservationStatus Least Concern
diet omnivorous
domesticated true
eats insects
seeds
small invertebrates
economicImportance gamebird hunting
small-scale poultry farming
eggColor cream-colored
family Numididae
forms flocks
genus Numida
habitat farmland
open woodland
savanna
hasDistinctiveFeature bare head and neck
bony casque on head
spotted plumage
hasDomesticatedForm domestic helmeted guineafowl
introducedTo Americas
Australia
Caribbean
Europe
IUCNStatusSystem IUCN Red List
kingdom Animalia
length about 53 cm
lifespanInCaptivity up to 10–15 years
nativeTo Africa
order Galliformes
phylum Chordata
reproduction lays eggs in ground nests
roostsIn trees
socialBehavior gregarious
taxonRank species
usedFor egg production
insect control
meat production
usedIn pest control in agriculture
vocalization loud calls

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