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24 Fascinating and Bizarre Facts about Guinea fowls

Guinea fowls at a water hole Guinea fowl are birds that are completely endemic to the warm and tropical forests, savannas, scrublands, farmlands, and even semi-deserts of sub-Saharan Africa. Flocks of these birds will sometimes roam around urban areas as well. They have several adaptations to deal with the harsher African climate. There are 6 species of guinea fowls that are native to Africa. They inhabit jungles, forests, grasslands, shrublands, savannas and semi-deserts. Take a look below for 24 more fascinating and bizarre facts about guinea fowls. Guinea fowls are very adaptable birds. They’re able to live in the lowlands and on altitudes of 9,800 feet. Some species of guinea fowls, such as the helmeted guinea fowl, have been domesticated and can be found on farms all over the world. They have a bare head and neck, while the rest of their body is covered with dark grey or black feathers with small white dots. They can reach lengths between 16 and 28 inches. They usually weigh bet