Ugly Birds: 22 UGLIEST Birds in the World
18. Helmeted Guineafowl
Helmeted Guineafowl perched on a rock
Native to Africa, the helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris) is next on the list of ugly birds. This strange-looking bird can be recognized easily due to its distinctive appearance.
It has a large round body with a comparatively small and featherless head that’s topped with a bony knob or helmet.
Their bodies are covered with grayish-black feathers that are dotted with speckles of white.
While these birds can fly, they prefer to stay on the ground and would rather run than fly when faced with a threat. They are highly social, often feeding and roosting in large flocks.
Helmeted Guineafowl perched on a rock
Native to Africa, the helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris) is next on the list of ugly birds. This strange-looking bird can be recognized easily due to its distinctive appearance.
It has a large round body with a comparatively small and featherless head that’s topped with a bony knob or helmet.
Their bodies are covered with grayish-black feathers that are dotted with speckles of white.
While these birds can fly, they prefer to stay on the ground and would rather run than fly when faced with a threat. They are highly social, often feeding and roosting in large flocks.
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