Vulturine guineafowl are the most exotic and striking of all guinea fowl, this large, uniquely beautiful, and gregarious species closely resembles a vulture in that their slim neck protrudes from a long, glossy blue and white cape, or hackles. Adults are brilliantly colored with a cobalt blue chest, fancy a bare blue face with a black neck, and body plumage is black with a fine spangling of white coloring. Males and females share the same color patterns. Stunning to say the least. The vulturine guineafowl is often referred to as the “royal guineafowl” because it tends to have the most striking appearance. They are named for their bald head and neck, which resembles a vulture. These birds are both monomorphic and monochromatic. This means that both sexes have a very similar form and coloration. In other words, it can be difficult to distinguish the sexes. Hens have produced up to 40 eggs in just one season (3 clutches).The eggshells of this species are extremely thick and difficult to break. Chicks hatch by “breaking out” instead of chipping away at the shell. These birds are excellent runners and rarely fly, with exception of reaching nocturnal roosting perches. The chicks are well-developed when they hatch and can fly within a few days. These birds roost high in trees at night. Their calls, when disturbed or excited, can be heard over long distances. Nests may contain eggs from more than one hen and they may share incubation duties. We have adult birds from 1-3 years old available.