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penolta · Aug 31, 2007, 12:33 PM

bilybianca wrote:

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gothiquity wrote:

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I think thats a guinea fowl, darned noisey little critters, often stick together in groups, where did you get the shot ?

Yes, it is, but what the F is it doing in Wisconsin? It's an African, tropical bird!

Kjell

Helmeted Guinea Fowl are widely kept in rural areas. When you encounter them wandering loose, there is usually a farm or homestead nearby, whether it is in African villages or American farmsteads. They may serve as "watchbirds" or a meat/egg source, and their spotted feathers are used decoratively in many ways." Beaury is in the eye of the beholder" as they say.

rhermans · Aug 31, 2007, 2:39 PM

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" Beaury is in the eye of the beholder" as they say.

yes, :crazy: but its ugly

(not the shot - the bird)

Ronny

bilybianca · Aug 31, 2007, 4:47 PM

So then maybe "the beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder" is more appropriate?

Kjell

ennacac · Aug 31, 2007, 9:31 PM

These must be some sort of hybred since they are out even in winter in the snow. It says on line that:

"despite the fact that they are native to Africa, [/b]guinea fowl are able to take northern temperatures almost like penquins!"

[/b][/b]Anyway, I just thought you would get a kick out of seeing one.
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Tom

penolta · Sep 1, 2007, 5:32 PM

Obviously, you people are not biologists.

Beauty and uglliness are human concepts. In evolution, whatever works best survives. If it is there, it has proven advantageous- far be it for us to be able to figure out what all those advantages are - trying to understand them is what keeps bioloogists busy. :?

penolta · Sep 1, 2007, 5:32 PM

Duplicate post - please delete.

WackyRoger · Sep 1, 2007, 7:40 PM

About all I can say is "What A Face" gooood capture.

TOTALLY WACKY roger

wadue · Sep 3, 2007, 7:56 PM

Hehee...whatta beauty, Tom! My dad had a dozen or so on the farm when I was a kid. Like Penolta noted, they make for good "watchbirds"...whenever a raccoon or oppossum or coyote gets close to a chicken coope, they start their squawking.There's definitely safety in numbers for these guys though. A guy down by where I hunt at keeps a few (for their eggs, which are really good!) but occasionally, I'll find a bunch of feathers in the woods, where a local fox or bobcat will get 1 separated from the rest.

Great shot, Tom! Way to get down low! They always remind me of a bowling ball with the thumb sticking out!

Ron

ennacac · Sep 4, 2007, 10:40 AM

They also don't seem to be too smart, I had to get out of the car to force them off the road so I could drive by.

Tom

wadue · Sep 4, 2007, 1:35 PM

I don't know about them not being smart...maybe opinionated or stubborn. You know like a cat!:G:G

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Aug 31, 2007, 4:47 PM	#13
bilybianca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hassleholm, Sweden Posts: 3,457	So then maybe "the beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder" is more appropriate? Kjell

Aug 31, 2007, 9:31 PM	#14
ennacac Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,198	These must be some sort of hybred since they are out even in winter in the snow. It says on line that: "despite the fact that they are native to Africa, [/b]guinea fowl are able to take northern temperatures almost like penquins!" [/b][/b]Anyway, I just thought you would get a kick out of seeing one. [/b] Tom

Sep 1, 2007, 5:32 PM	#15
penolta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 5,206	Obviously, you people are not biologists. Beauty and uglliness are human concepts. In evolution, whatever works best survives. If it is there, it has proven advantageous- far be it for us to be able to figure out what all those advantages are - trying to understand them is what keeps bioloogists busy. :?

Sep 1, 2007, 7:40 PM	#17
WackyRoger Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chama, New Mexico Posts: 6,206	About all I can say is "What A Face" gooood capture. TOTALLY WACKY roger

Sep 3, 2007, 7:56 PM	#18
wadue Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 914	Hehee...whatta beauty, Tom! My dad had a dozen or so on the farm when I was a kid. Like Penolta noted, they make for good "watchbirds"...whenever a raccoon or oppossum or coyote gets close to a chicken coope, they start their squawking.There's definitely safety in numbers for these guys though. A guy down by where I hunt at keeps a few (for their eggs, which are really good!) but occasionally, I'll find a bunch of feathers in the woods, where a local fox or bobcat will get 1 separated from the rest. Great shot, Tom! Way to get down low! They always remind me of a bowling ball with the thumb sticking out! Ron

Sep 4, 2007, 10:40 AM	#19
ennacac Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,198	They also don't seem to be too smart, I had to get out of the car to force them off the road so I could drive by. Tom

Sep 4, 2007, 1:35 PM	#20
wadue Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 914	I don't know about them not being smart...maybe opinionated or stubborn. You know like a cat!:G:G