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Vulturine guineafowl group dynamics do not necessarily follow a structure, instead these birds will develop relationships with other guineafowl they have grown up with, much like people. Interestingly, studies have proven that the speed and efficiency of each group moving around their environment is largely determined by group size.
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Scientists discovered intermediate-sized groups of 33-37 birds were more efficient at moving around their environment, covering more distance, and encountering more resources than smaller or larger groups. However, their success in movement patterns inevitably produced more chicks, which would then limit the groups movements to protect them from predators. This gives us great insight into the social dynamics of animals in general.
The vulturine guineafowl is considered ‘Least concern’ by the IUCN and currently has a stable population across its range. Because of its impressive size and plumage, this species is exhibited in many zoos but rarely bred for food and eggs like the domesticated form of Numida meleagris (helmeted guineafowl) which occupy some areas of UK.
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