Helmeted Guineafowl are a common sight on safaris. They are widespread throughout sub-Sahara Africa and often get overlooked as they scurry in front of or behind more sought after species. In fact, this one was running past our vehicle while we were photographing a couple of lions. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 1800, f/5.6 at 1/640th of a second.
that kinda looks like a guinea fowl who got into a motorcycle accident and WASN’T wearing a helmet, you know? I feel like a helmeted guinea fowl wouldn’t look so janky
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Helmeted Guineafowl are a common sight on safaris. They are widespread throughout sub-Sahara Africa and often get overlooked as they scurry in front of or behind more sought after species. In fact, this one was running past our vehicle while we were photographing a couple of lions. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 1800, f/5.6 at 1/640th of a second.
This is a very formidable and colorful looking guineafowl! Great capture!
Thanks Rachel. One of the reasons I like going to Africa in the green season.
Love his polka dot feathers. Very fashionable!
I like his colorful, albeit small head!
Watch out lions, this guy is set for battle in its medieval chain suit.
That thing has a tiny head; certainly in comparison to its body.
that kinda looks like a guinea fowl who got into a motorcycle accident and WASN’T wearing a helmet, you know? I feel like a helmeted guinea fowl wouldn’t look so janky
Remarkable looking fowl, Sean!