Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Helmeted Guineafowl
Pintade de Numidie
Numida meleagris
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Helmeted Guineafowl
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25" 63.5cm | 39" 100cm | 3lbs 1.4kg | Numididae | Numida meleagris |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Helmeted Guineafowl is a large gamebird from South Africa. This guineafowl is now bred througout the world and is becoming a common sight around game reserves, farmyards and bird parks. It is a possible exotic bird that could be seen in Cuba.