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Not sensitive to the cold
'Although the crested guineafowl lives in the wild in Africa, it is a bird that can withstand the cold very well. Only when it is extremely cold or raining very heavily does it need a sheltered spot.'
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
savannahs and open woodlands in Tanzania, Kenya and Somalia
Food:
seeds, fruits, berries, leaves, insects and small snails
Lifespan:
10 - 15 years
Weight:
800 - 1,400 grams
Number of eggs:
9 - 10 eggs
Breeding time:
23 days
IUCN status:
safe
EEP:
no
About the Eastern crested guineafowl
The Eastern crested guineafowl (Guttera pucherani) lives on the savannahs and in the open woodlands of East Africa. This social bird lives in flocks of around twenty birds and forages together in search of seeds, fruits, leaves, insects and small snails. When danger threatens, the guinea fowl often raise a loud alarm and run away quickly or flutter up into a tree. They also seek the safety of trees at night. A female usually lays 9 to 10 eggs, which hatch after about 23 days. The Eastern crested guineafowl lives for 10 to 15 years and is classified as ‘Least Concern’ by the IUCN.
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Habitat and threats
The Eastern crested guineafowl lives in the savannahs and open woodland areas of Tanzania, Kenya and Somalia. Here, this ground-dwelling bird forages for seeds, insects and other small food sources.
The Eastern crested guineafowl is classified as ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List. The species has a wide distribution and is not currently under threat. However, changes to the landscape, such as deforestation and the expansion of agricultural land, may have a local impact on its habitat.
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Species conservation in Beekse Bergen
Fortunately, the status of Eastern crested guineafowl is least concern. But, unfortunately, many of the species you see in Beekse Bergen are endangered and struggling in their native habitats. Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species in the world are in danger of extinction? Together we can help them with big, or small steps. Want to know how?