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Guinea Fowl

Scientific Name

Numididae

👀 Animal Footmark

Learn more about them below

Meet
Fun Fact!
Did you Know?!
Guinea fowls are quite the characters, with a distinctive and boisterous call that goes "buck-wheat!" It's like they're auditioning for a stand-up comedy show in the animal kingdom!

Life Span

In the wild

10 - 15 years

at the zoo

12 - 15 years

Size

Weight

2.6 - 4.2 pounds

Height

16 - 28 inches

Diet

Omnivorous

A lot of insects and occasionally plants.

Region

Originated from Africa.

They thrive in savannas, grasslands, and sparse forests.

Conservation Status

Vulnerable (VU)

Learn more about their conversion status.

The IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Natur maintains the Red List, a global database assessing the conservation status of species. It's a vital tool for tracking endangered species and guiding conservation efforts.

in the twin valleys

Guinea Fowl
Located
Northern
Visit them at Brantford Nature's Getaway

Navigate to them across our 25 acres.

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