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AFRICAN PHEASANT [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
CONT

Guinea fowl are game birds, thought to have originated in Guinea, West Africa, and are considered choice eating in France and Italy. They were brought to the New World by colonists and used for food. Because of their loud squawk, they were also valued as watch animals. Guineau fowl have a slightly gamey flavor.

CONT

Guinea fowl, also known as pintade, faraona or African pheasant used to be a wild bird; it is now mostly farm-raised. With striking white spots on its gray feathers, a mature Guinea fowl will be similar in size to a pheasant, slightly smaller than a chicken.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
DEF

Oiseau originaire d'Afrique, de la taille de la poule, au plumage sombre semé de taches claires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aves
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