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Guinea Fowl

Numida meleagris

Least Concern

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Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa), Asia (United Arab Emirates), Europe (11 countries), North America (Haiti, Jamaica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Galliformes (อันดับไก่)

Species

Numida meleagris (Guinea Fowl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホロホロチョウ

Chinese 普通珠雞

Spanish Pintada común

French Pintade de Numidie

German Helmperlhuhn

Portuguese pintada

Russian Обыкновенная цесарка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guinea Fowl?

The scientific name of Guinea Fowl is Numida meleagris. It belongs to the genus Numida.

What is the conservation status of Guinea Fowl?

Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Guinea Fowl live?

Guinea Fowl is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa), Asia (United Arab Emirates), Europe (11 countries), North America (Haiti, Jamaica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Haiti, Italy.

What family does Guinea Fowl belong to?

Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) belongs to the genus Numida, which is part of the taxonomic family Numididae.

Is Guinea Fowl endangered?

No, Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Guinea Fowl belong to?

Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).