guineafowl
African spotted fowl
Guineafowl are plump ground-dwelling birds native to Africa, with dark plumage covered in small white spots.
They're raised domestically for meat and eggs, and their loud, harsh calls make them effective alarm birds on farms.
The name comes from the Guinea coast of West Africa, where Europeans first encountered them.
Also spelled guinea fowl.
Bird's complete feather coat
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- poultryBirds raised for food
- avianOf or concerning birds
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
clutch · egg-laying · roosting · nesting · hen · cock · flock · helmeted
Strong-tasting, slightly off
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- pheasantLarge ornamental game bird
- quailFlinch from fear
- partridgeGround-dwelling game bird
rich · flavorful · earthy · savory · lean · tender · braised · grilled
Semi-arid African transition zone
- savannahTropical grassland ecosystem
- KenyaEast African country, capital Nairobi
- TanzaniaDodoma-capital nation
- NigeriaWest African federal republic
Ghana · Senegal · Botswana · Namibia · Zimbabwe · Ethiopia · Uganda · Cameroon
plumage
Bird's complete feather coat
ornithology · clutch · egg-laying · roosting · nesting · hen · cock · flock · helmeted · vulturine
gamey
Strong-tasting, slightly off
partridge · rich · flavorful · earthy · savory · lean · tender · braised · grilled · stew
Sahel
Semi-arid African transition zone
- savannahTropical grassland ecosystem
- KenyaEast African country, capital Nairobi
- TanzaniaDodoma-capital nation
Nigeria · Ghana · Senegal · Botswana · Namibia · Zimbabwe · Ethiopia · Uganda · Cameroon · Congo
squawk
Harsh grating bird cry
shriek · cackle · alarm call · racket · din · loud · vociferous · screaming · chatter · sentinel
spotted
Seen or patterned
mottled · pied · stippled · peppered · pearl · dotted · patterned · variegated · distinctive · iridescent
- guineafowl
- field birdsmeadowlark, skylark, lark, quail, pheasant