StatusIntroduced
RarityUncommon
Height56 cm
Weight1400 g
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"Guineafowl are excellent tick-eaters, potentially helping to control Lyme disease."
Field Guide
Helmeted Guineafowl
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The Helmeted Guineafowl, an introduced species in New Zealand, is a distinctive, plump bird about the size of a chicken. With its slate-grey feathers covered in white spots and a unique bare head topped by a bony "helmet," this bird stands out in both farmyards and wild settings.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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