Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

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Thank you! especially for the source of the name \O


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Vulturine Guineafowls - very pretty African birds




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The vulturine guineafowl is the largest extant species of guineafowl. Systematically, it is only distantly related to other guineafowl genera. Its closest living relative, the white breasted guineafowl, Agelastes meleagrides inhabit primary forests in Central Africa. Wikipedia
Height: 61 – 71 cm (Adult)
Scientific name: Acryllium vulturinum
Clutch size: 4 – 8
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable) Encyclopedia of Life
Higher classification: Acryllium
Order: Landfowl


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Interesting! ..0..

Also different bird sounds in the background. Where is this cam, Klippies? -O-


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Kenya! \O


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