- Acryllium vulturinum
Description
Range: Africa - NE from southern and eastern Ethiopia and Somalia to ne Uganda, Kenya and ne Tanzania.
This is a very distinctive, long-tailed Guineafowl that is adapted to the arid regions of NE Africa. It will drink when water is available but can go for long periods without. Although they appear to be predominantly ground dwelling (you normally see them scratching along in small or large flocks feeding) they are strong fliers and they roost in trees at night. Although normally gregarious they become less so when breeding.
Identification
Photo taken: Tsavo east , Kenya
