Guinea Fowl is a bird that lives in forest, desert and grasslands. It has a feathers skin type. It has 150cm - 180cm (59in - 71in) wing span. The diet is omnivore. The average weight of the guinea fowl is 0.7kg - 1.6kg (1.5lbs - 3.5lbs). The maximum speed it can reach is 35km/h (22mph). Guinea Fowl (numididae) is 40cm - 71cm (16in - 30in). These birds usually live 10 - 20 years.
Facts about guinea fowls
Name | Guinea Fowl |
Phylum | Chordata |
Type | Bird |
Diet | Omnivore |
Habitat | Forest, desert and grasslands |
Life Span | 10 - 20 years |
Top Speed | 35km/h (22mph) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Distinctive Features | Large body size and bald neck |
Size (L) | 40cm - 71cm (16in - 30in) |
Average Clutch Size | 12 |
Class | Aves |
Wing Span | 150cm - 180cm (59in - 71in) |
Main Prey | Insects, worms, berries |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Colour | Black, white, brown, red, yellow, white, grey |
Weight | 0.7kg - 1.6kg (1.5lbs - 3.5lbs) |
Order | Galliformes |
Lifestyle | Flock |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Predators | Large mammals and reptiles |
Scientific Name | Numididae |
Family | Numididae |