A section of a large flock of Vulturine guineafowl is passing by our vehicle. Suddenly, I get a feeling of old women striding along the road with a certain confidence. This species is 60-72 centimeters long and the body weight is around 1-1.5 kg, which makes it the largest of all the guineafowl species. It thrives in dry, open landscapes in northeastern Africa and often occurs in flocks, sometimes up to 25 individuals. It subsists on seeds, leaves, berries, fruits, roots and invertebrates and is commonly seen scratching for food in the dry soil.