Crested Guineafowl
The Crested Guineafowl (Guttera pucherani) is a member of the Numididae, the guineafowl bird family. It is found in open forest, woodland and forest-savanna mosaics in sub-Saharan Africa. It has a total length of approximately 50 cm (20 in) and the plumage is overall blackish with dense white spots. It has a distinctive black crest on the top of its head.
aperture f4.5, shutter 1/8, ISO 200, 100mm, taken December 4, 2010 @ San Antonio Zoo, Texas
Uploaded on December 15, 2010