The helmeted guineafowl has a unique, helmet-like casque on its head and a body covered in dark feathers speckled with white dots. These birds are highly gregarious, often seen moving in large flocks and communicating through a variety of calls.

 

They are ground-dwellers that prefer to forage for seeds, insects, and small invertebrates. Adaptable to a range of habitats, they thrive in open areas such as savannas, grasslands, and agricultural fields.