What is the Vulturine Guineafowl?

Vulturine Guineafowl (Acryllium vulturinum) is a large bird species found in eastern Africa, mainly in Kenya and Ethiopia. This bird belongs to the guineafowl family and is considered the largest among all guineafowl species. Vulturine Guineafowl are known for their striking appearance and unique behavior.

The Vulturine Guineafowl is easily recognizable by its bare blue head and neck, long black and white striped tail, and the iridescent blue body feathers. The male and female look alike, but the male is slightly larger than the female. This bird species can grow up to 2.5 feet long and weigh up to 4.4 lbs.

These birds are highly social and form groups of up to 25 individuals, which are called confusions. Vulturine Guineafowl are known for their loud vocalizations, which they use to communicate with each other. They are also known to perform courtship displays that involve the male puffing up his feathers and strutting around the female.

Vulturine Guineafowl are primarily found in dry savannas, open woodland, and scrub areas. They are mainly herbivores and feed on seeds, fruits, and insects. These birds play an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem as they help in seed dispersal and control insect populations.