Zambizi Crested Guinea
This species inhabits thicker forested areas, more than other guinea, they travel in flocks numbering 20 or more foraging for insects and fallen fruit. They are monogamous and form pair bonds. Gathering in large groups at waterholes, they are at their most vunerable and scatter at the slightest alarm.
Guttera puncherani edouardi
Tying with Zambizi Crested Guinea Feathers
This species differs from the Kenya Crested in that the spots are more white than blue and the background is blacker rather than dark blue. Uses for these feathers are the same as the Kenya Crested.
- feathers
- full skins
- fly patterns
- links to other guineafowl breeds
Body Feathers
On first inspection, the color and pattern on the body feathers are very close to those on Kenya Crested. However, check out the close up of the body feather on the right. The dots are white and if you look closely, you will see hints of mahagony running through the dark background.
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Wing Quills
These feathers are almost identical to Kenya Crested wing quills. Evwn the spots are pale blue.
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Feather Assortment
I'm putting together an assortment of feathers from this bird that will include various sizes of paired body feathers and wing quills. Should have it up soon.
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Full Skin
Here is a bird that was collected on a hunting expedition to Africa. It was skined and salted in camp and was brought back to be prepared as a trophy mount.
However, as you can see the skinning job prevented this. Other than some staining on the middle of the back, how could you find a better specimen?
Run your curser over the thumbnails below to see a larger image. Click on the image on the left to open a larger window.
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I'm looking for pictures of flies and the recipies you used to tie them. Please give me a call or email me for more information.
Thanks!
All 6 species of guineafowl are native to Africa. With the exception of the helmeted and vulturine, they are predominatly forest birds. Only the hemeted has been domesticated and today is commonly seen around farm buildings. They can't be missed, just the slightest concern will set them off chattering hysterically. Breeds: |
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