Vulturine Guinea Fowl

Acryllium vulturinum

A Vulturine Guinea
Photo courtesy of Linda Enger

The Vulturine guinea Fowl is a native of sub-Saharan Africa, from Uganda south into eastern Kenya. The most striking of the guinea fowl, it is taller than its relatives. They travel in flocks of 20-50 and their voices have been likened to creaking wagon wheels.

Captive-bred Vulturines become very tame. The hens lay a clutch of 8-15 eggs. Although they do very well in captivity, they do require protection from colder weather and where temperatures reach freezing they need heated quarters.

Vulturine Links:

Vulturine Guineas at Frit's Farm

www.guineas.com on Vulturine Guineafowl

Texas Peafowl now has Vulturines

A pair of Vulturines
Photo courtesy of Linda Enger

A front view
Photo courtesy of Linda Enger

And another side shot
Photo courtesy of Linda Enger

A young Vulturine at Busch Gardens checking me out and then trying to eat my boots

The same bird from both sides

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