helmeted guineafowls numida meleagris mitratus and 3 babies - south africa

affection africa animals avian babies baby beak bird blue brood care caruncle casque cheek chickens chicks close closeness closeup colorful cute detail dotted face family feathered feathers feeding foraging funny garden grass green guard guineafowl hatchling helmeted hen love maternal meal meleagris mitratus mother nature neck numida outdoor outside parenthood pattern peck plumage poultry protect protective pullet red responsibility safe small south spots spotted sweet tiny togetherness tufted turquoise wattle wattles white wildlife wings