The Numididae Guineafowl sometimes called “original fowl” or Guineahen are a family of birds in the Galliformes order. The Guineafowl are native to Africa and one of the oldest of gallinaceous birds. They are phylogenetically between Peafowl and the Odontophoridae. This family of birds is insect and seed-eating, ground-nesting and resemble partridges but with featherless heads, though both members of the genus, Guttera have a distinctive black crest. These large birds measure from 16–28 in. in length, and weigh 1.5-3.5 lb. All Guineafowl are social and usually live either in small groups or large flocks. Guineafowl meat is dryer and leaner than chicken meat with a gamey flavor. It is slightly more protein rich than chicken or turkey with half the fat of chicken and with fewer calories. However, Guineafowl eggs are richer than chicken eggs.
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