Birds of Cuba Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name.
Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Helmeted Guineafowl
Pintade de Numidie
Numida meleagris
Information, images and range maps on over 400 birds of Cuba
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Helmeted Guineafowl
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25" 63.5cm | 39" 100cm | 3lbs 1.4kg | Numididae | Numida meleagris |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Helmeted Guineafowl is a large gamebird from South Africa. This guineafowl is now bred througout the world and is becoming a common sight around game reserves, farmyards and bird parks. It is a possible exotic bird that could be seen in Cuba.