Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) is a distinctive, ground-dwelling bird native to sub-Saharan Africa. Recognizable by its dark, speckled plumage and bony "helmet" on its head, it thrives in savannas, grasslands, and scrublands. These social birds live in flocks, foraging for seeds, insects, and small invertebrates. Known for their loud alarm calls, they play a key role in pest control. Domesticated varieties are also kept worldwide for meat and as natural tick controllers. Hardy and adapta

Helmeted Guineafowl: This is the most common and widespread type of guinea fowl in East Africa #discoverafricawildlife #birds | Discover Africa Wildlife

Helmeted guineafowl | Sami Loft & FarmHouse

Tiny cub playing with helmeted guineafowl | Maurice Tirason Tira

Next time you're at Melbourne Zoo, keep an eye out free-roaming Helmeted Guinea Fowl! You may see or hear the keepers making some sounds around them, this is recall training! Recall training allows the keepers to bring the guinea fowl together, have a close look for their health and move them into a sheltered space if needed - all without the need to touch them! | Zoos Victoria