46 observationsLeast Concern
Plumed Guineafowl
Guttera plumifera
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Numididae ›Genus: Guttera
About
The plumed guineafowl (Guttera plumifera) is a member of the guineafowl bird family. It is found in humid primary forest in Central Africa. It resembles some subspecies of the crested guineafowl, but has a straighter (not curled) and higher crest, and a relatively long wattle on either side of the bill. The bare skin on the face and neck is entirely dull grey-blue in the western nominate subspecies, while there are a few orange patches among...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Plumed Guineafowl is Guttera plumifera.
- The Plumed Guineafowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Plumed Guineafowl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Plumed Guineafowl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Plumed Guineafowl belongs to the class Aves.
- Plumed Guineafowl belongs to the order Galliformes.
- Plumed Guineafowl belongs to the family Numididae.
- Plumed Guineafowl belongs to the genus Guttera.