I cannot wait any longer so please ID my new bird....

[Photo Lady]

Just showed up and decided to stay... such a beauty.. but i have never seen this bird before..so help.. male or female and type ..

 

[danbob6151 176]

Sorry I can't help with an identification for your new bird, but with such a unique set of 'jowls'(?), I'm sure someone will be able to provide an ID soon.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

That is a Guinea Fowl. Very loud and noisy bird. They will let you know if anything is around, lol. You also will not have a tick problem. They eat them like candy.

 

[weepete]

Also taste pretty good, like chicken with flavour!

 

[danbob6151 176]

I've since discovered that what I thought were jowls are actually wattles.

The things you can learn looking at pictures...

 

[Photo Lady]

That is a Guinea Fowl. Very loud and noisy bird. They will let you know if anything is around, lol. You also will not have a tick problem. They eat them like candy.

thank you.. wow can you tell if it is male or female..

 

[Photo Lady]

Also taste pretty good, like chicken with flavour!

your probably right.. but he is in his/her safe haven here..

 

[weepete]

looks like a male I think

 

[Derrel]

Yes that is a guinea fowl. As a former fly tyer,I am positive about this. The body plumage is used in many fly patterns.

 

[Jeff1582 82]

Nice shot..............

 

[Photo Lady]

looks like a male I think

thank you

 

[Photo Lady]

thank you everyone.. looks like he/she might be a keeper.. time will tell if he sticks around.

 

[Derrel]

I am positive that it is a guinea fowl. I believe that it is a male.

 

[Photo Lady]

I am positive that it is a guinea fowl. I believe that it is a male.

Thank you Derrel..hope he is still here in the AM

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice set and cool bird! Nice capture!