Crested Guinea Fowl
Guttera spp.
Guttera p. pucherani -- note the blue neck skin
Distinguished from other guineas by their thick, curled crests, the Crested Guineas are native to damp forests of tropical Africa.
Crested Guineas are growing in popularity in avicultural circles as they do well in mixed aviaries, are not as noisy as Vulturines, and are inquisitive and easy to tame.
Crested Links:
www.guineas.com on Crested Guineafowl
Vulturine Guineas at Frit's Farm
Guttera p. edouardi -- note the white neck fold
Another shot of G. p. pucherani
Crested Guinea Fowl, Guttera sp.
I took this picture years ago at some unremembered zoo
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