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Re: Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:47 pm
by Klipspringer
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Re: Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:55 pm
by Klipspringer
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Re: Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2021 10:38 am
by Richprins
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Re: Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:10 am
by Lisbeth
Thank you! especially for the source of the name \O

Re: Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:22 pm
by Klipspringer
Vulturine Guineafowls - very pretty African birds



Re: Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:09 pm
by Lisbeth
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

Re: Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:08 pm
by Richprins
Interesting! ..0..

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

Re: Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:22 pm
by Klipspringer

Re: Truly African Birds Found in South Africa

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:37 pm
by Richprins
Kenya! \O