Agelastes
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Agelastes is a small genus of birds in the guineafowl
family. It comprises two species:
Guineafowl
The guineafowl are a family of birds in the Galliformes order, although some authorities include the guineafowl as a subfamily, Numidinae, of the family Phasianidae...
family. It comprises two species:
- White-breasted GuineafowlWhite-breasted GuineafowlThe White-breasted Guineafowl, Agelastes meleagrides is a medium-sized, up to 45cm long, terrestrial bird of the guineafowl family. It has a black plumage with a small, bare red head, white breast, long black tail, greenish brown bill and greyish feet...
, Agelastes meleagrides - Black GuineafowlBlack GuineafowlThe Black Guineafowl, Agelastes niger, is a member of the guineafowl bird family. It is found in humid forests of Central Africa. It has large toes to grasp the ground, but tiny feet so it can still fly....
, Agelastes niger