Kenya Crested Guineafowl
Guttera pucherani
A chicken-sized East African bird with white-spotted dark feathers and a curly black crest on its head.
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About the Kenya Crested Guineafowl
Kenya crested guineafowl, also called eastern crested guineafowl, live in Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania. They are about 20 inches long and weigh 1.5 to 3.4 pounds. They have a black crest on top of the head that gives them their name. They eat mostly insects, seeds and roots.[1]
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Guttera pucherani[1]
- Size
- About 20 inches long.[1]
- Weight
- 1.5 to 3.4 pounds.[1]
- Lifespan
- 10 to 15 years.[1]
- Diet
- Omnivore. Mostly insects, seeds and roots.[1]
- Where it lives
- Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania.[1]
- Group life
- Monogamous pairs with strong bonds.[1]
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (IUCN Red List, assessed 2025).[2]
Fun facts
Vocabulary
- crest
- A tuft of feathers on top of a bird's head.
- guineafowl
- An African ground bird related to chickens and pheasants.
- omnivore
- An animal that eats both plants and other animals.
- monogamous
- Having one mate at a time, sometimes for life.
- least concern
- A conservation label meaning a species is widespread and not at risk of dying out soon.
See it in person
- Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and AquariumOmaha, Nebraska · Scott African GrasslandsSee this area on the zoo's website ↗
These zoos had this animal when we gathered our information, but animals sometimes move. Check the zoo's website or contact the zoo before you visit.
Sources
- [1] Virginia Zoo. “Kenya Crested Guineafowl.” https://virginiazoo.org/animal/kenya-crested-guinea-fowl/ (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [2] IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. “Guttera pucherani (Eastern Crested Guineafowl).” https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22725212/280948567 (accessed 2026-10-02)
Facts last checked 2026-10-02.
