Helmeted Guineafowl with chicks

Helmeted Guineafowl with chicks
Helmeted Guineafowl with chicks
Species: Helmeted Guineafowl   Numida meleagris
Author: Daniel Grove
Date: 
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Added to IBC: 23 Apr 2013 - 15:31
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286 meters
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One of the Guineafowl actually took a few steps towards the vehicle I was in, puffing itself up to look threatening, presumably in defence of the group of chicks. Very bold!

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Citation

Daniel Grove, IBC1024915. Accessible at hbw.com/ibc/1024915.

Extended version
Daniel Grove, IBC1024915. Photo of Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris at Kruger National Park, South Africa. Accessible at hbw.com/ibc/1024915.

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