Guineafowl (Domestic) Taken at Derwent Water on 18th April 2023 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm lens. Taken at Glenwhan on 2nd June 2022 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 long shot. Guineafowl. Species: Order: Family: Local names: Numida meleagris. Galliformes. Numididae. Pearl Hen. Site Of Nest: Food: Plumage: Eggs: Deep tapering communal nest. Roots, tubers, seeds, reptiles, rodents, insects, and fruit. Most species have black or brown feathers with white spots on them. 25 - 30 small dark eggs. Extremely thick shelled. Voice Courtesy of Xeno Canto