The vulturine guineafowl is the largest of the guineafowl species, easily recognized by its electric-blue feathers, long neck, and bare, vulture-like head. Native to East Africa’s dry savannas and scrublands, it travels in tight, coordinated flocks. Though it does fly, it prefers to run, darting through the brush when alarmed. Other than elephants, this was the only other chance I had on our recent trip to lower the camera to the ground and use my inverted monopod technique. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/500th of a second.
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The vulturine guineafowl is the largest of the guineafowl species, easily recognized by its electric-blue feathers, long neck, and bare, vulture-like head. Native to East Africa’s dry savannas and scrublands, it travels in tight, coordinated flocks. Though it does fly, it prefers to run, darting through the brush when alarmed. Other than elephants, this was the only other chance I had on our recent trip to lower the camera to the ground and use my inverted monopod technique. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/500th of a second.
What a stunningly beautiful bird. Well done, Sean! Thank you for bringing so many of the world’s most amazing animals to our livingrooms!
Thanks Sue. I really like these guys. Odd, vulture like head, but then that striking blue and black striped body.
Cool plumes. Thanks for sharing.
I agree on those plumes. Thanks Donna.