Black Guineafowl

Guineafowl 👁 356 views Updated 2026-11-01

Black Guineafowl (<em>Agelastes niger</em>) is a species of Guineafowl (<em>Numididae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Black Guineafowl (Agelastes niger) is a species of Guineafowl (Numididae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Agelastes; binomial: Agelastes niger; authority: (Cassin, 1857).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

‹ Guineafowl Back to Encyclopedia

WhatsApp

Scan QR to chat on WhatsApp

WeChat QR

Scan QR to add on WeChat

QQ