About the Vulturine Guineafowl
The vulturine guinea fowl is the largest extant species of guinea fowl. Systematically, it is only distantly related to other guinea fowl genera. Its closest living relative, the white breasted guinea fowl, Agelastes meleagrides inhabit primary forests in Central Africa. It is a member of the bird family Numididae, and is the only member of the genus Acryllium. It is a resident breeder in northeast Africa, from southern Ethiopia and Somalia through Kenya and just into northern Tanzania.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guineafowl (Numididae) |
| Species | Acryllium vulturinum |
| Species Codes | vulgui1, VUGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vulturine Guineafowl belong to?
The Vulturine Guineafowl (Acryllium vulturinum) belongs to the Guineafowl family (Numididae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Vulturine Guineafowl?
The vulturine guinea fowl is the largest extant species of guinea fowl. Systematically, it is only distantly related to other guinea fowl genera. Its closest living relative, the white breasted guinea fowl, Agelastes meleagrides inhabit primary forests in Central Africa. It is a member of the bird...
Where can I report a Vulturine Guineafowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Vulturine Guineafowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vulgui1, or on iNaturalist.
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