Which poultry bird is also known as the helmeted guineafowl?

The poultry bird also known as the helmeted guineafowl is the guinea fowl. Its scientific name is Numida meleagris, and it is the best-known domesticated guineafowl species.

Helmeted guineafowl are native to Africa, where wild populations occupy habitats including savannas and woodland edges. They have dark plumage covered with small white spots, a bare head, and a hard casque on the crown, giving rise to the common name “helmeted.”

Farmers keep guinea fowl for meat and eggs, and the birds are also valued for consuming insects. Their loud calls make them useful as alert animals, although their noise and tendency to wander can be challenging in mixed farmyards.