Black Guineafowl
NameBlack Guineafowl
Common NameBlack Guineafowl
Scientific NameAgelastes niger
FamilyNumididae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)42.5
Weight (g)750
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly glossy black across the entire body. The head and upper neck are bare of feathers and are a distinctive bright red color.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of harsh, cackling or chattering notes, which often accelerate into a rapid 'kek-kek-kek-kek' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in West-central Africa, its range includes countries such as Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Central African Republic, and the Republic of the Congo.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely glossy black body plumage, Bare, bright red head and upper neck, Ground-dwelling behavior, Found in lowland rainforests of West-central Africa
Description
The Black Guineafowl is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its entirely glossy black plumage and a striking bare red head and upper neck. It typically forages in small groups on the forest floor, exhibiting a shy and elusive nature.
