The crested guineafowl, with bright red eyes and the the best feather mohawk I’ve seen, is one funky bird.
A flock of them visited our campsite in Kruger to take dust baths in the fine, dry soil right next to our tent.
The fine dirt is perfect for getting down between the feathers and to the skin to kill off lice, as well as to remove excess oils and keeps the feathers in good condition to allow for a quick escape from predators.
Owen Slater Photography 