About the Southern Crested Guineafowl
The southern crested guinea fowl is a species of guinea fowl native to sub-Saharan Africa. It can be found from Tanzania to South Africa, where it inhabits open forest, woodland and forest-savanna mosaics. It is one of three species that were formerly considered to be one and the same species, the crested guinea fowl.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guineafowl (Numididae) |
| Species | Guttera edouardi |
| Species Codes | cregui4, SCGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Crested Guineafowl belong to?
The Southern Crested Guineafowl (Guttera edouardi) belongs to the Guineafowl family (Numididae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Southern Crested Guineafowl?
The southern crested guinea fowl is a species of guinea fowl native to sub-Saharan Africa. It can be found from Tanzania to South Africa, where it inhabits open forest, woodland and forest-savanna mosaics. It is one of three species that were formerly considered to be one and the same species, the c...
Where can I report a Southern Crested Guineafowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Crested Guineafowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cregui4, or on iNaturalist.
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