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Helmeted Guineafowl at Tarangire These are very common zoo and pet farm animals in Europe, yet it is great to see them in their real habitat in Africa. They're very useful cleaners, taking care of various ticks and other annoyances. They are able to make short flights when required. Africa,Helmeted Guineafowl,Numida meleagris,Tanzania,Tarangire,Tarangire National Park Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Helmeted Guineafowl at Tarangire

These are very common zoo and pet farm animals in Europe, yet it is great to see them in their real habitat in Africa. They're very useful cleaners, taking care of various ticks and other annoyances. They are able to make short flights when required.

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The Helmeted Guineafowl

The Helmeted Guineafowl is the best known of the guineafowl bird family, Numididae, and the only member of the genus "Numida". It breeds in Africa, mainly south of the Sahara, and has been widely introduced into the West Indies, Brazil, Australia and southern France.

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Similar species: Landfowl
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 17, 2013. Captured Aug 30, 2013 16:00.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO1250
  • 400mm

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