Alternative Title: Numida meleagris
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...gallopavo), which had already been domesticated by the Indians, and the Muscovy duck ( Cairina moschata) were brought to Europe and produced several varieties. Guinea fowl ( Numida meleagris) from Africa were also widely exported and kept not only for food but also because they are noisy when alarmed, thus warning of the approach of intruders.
species of guinea fowl
...Numididae (order Galliformes), of African birds that are alternatively placed by some authorities in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. The family consists of 7–10 species, one of which, Numida meleagris, is widely domesticated for its flesh and as a “watchdog” on farms (it gabbles loudly at the least alarm). The largest and most-colourful species is the vulturine...