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Helmeted Guineafowl
Numida meleagris
- Worldwide
- 28,135 observations
- Group
- Birds
About
The helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris) is the best known of the guineafowl bird family, Numididae, and the only member of the genus Numida. It is native to Africa, mainly south of the Sahara, and has been widely introduced into the West Indies, Brazil, Australia and Europe (e.g. southern France).
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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 28, 2026Nairobi National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Federica BoiocchiView observation from Oct 28, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 17, 2026Langata, KE-NB, KEObserver: Evan HockridgeView observation from Oct 17, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 2, 2026MR4F+M56 Nairobi National Park Marker, Nairobi, QuêniaObserver: wladia drummondView observation from Oct 2, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 22, 2026Bomas, Nairobi, KeniaObserver: Jarosław KrogulecView observation from Sep 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 22, 2026MQ3X+27, Nairobi, KeniaObserver: Jarosław KrogulecView observation from Sep 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 16, 2026Langata, Nairobi, KEObserver: Timmo SchulzView observation from Sep 16, 2026 on iNaturalist