Guinea Fowl Journal / Notebook - 5in x 7in
Guinea Fowl Journal
Our Guinea Fowl Journal is a hardback journal / notebook, which provides the perfect inspiration for you to scribble, doodle, draw or write in. With a premium vinyl laminated hardcover wrap around back, the Guinea Fowl stands out with beautiful, vibrant colour.
Our Guinea Fowl Journal has a smooth, matte finish on the exterior, and feature 64 pages (128 sides) of 90 gsm paper on the inside.
You can choose from either ruled or blank paper on the inner pages.
- Size: 5″ x 7″ (12.7cm x 17.8cm) in size with a half inch (1.27cm) thick spine.
- Pages: 64 pages (128 sides) of 90gsm paper.
- Paper type; Available with plain or ruled paper.
- Hardback Cover: Chipboard with a vinyl laminate over the Guinea Fowl design.
* Please note that the website images of the Guinea Fowl Journal (above) are low resolution for illustrative purposes. The Guinea Fowl Journal uses very high resolution images to give the finished notebook a crisp and clear finish.
The Taylor White Collection
The watercolour painting of the Guinea Fowl comes from the collection of Taylor White F.R.S. (1701-1772). In the mid-18th Century, White commissioned the celebrated wildlife painter, Charles Collins (c.1680 - 1744) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The Guinea Fowl was one of the watercolour paintings, which resulted from the collaboration between White and Collins.
Taylor White, a barrister by profession, was a keen naturalist and collector. He commissioned over 900 paintings of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish from the finest painters of his day. He was a Fellow of The Royal Society and founding Treasurer of The Foundling Hospital in London.
The original watercolour of the Guinea Fowl is extremely finely painted, with great detail being seen in all of the details of the painting. This depth of colour and detail has been captured brilliantly through the digitalisation process and is replicated for you on this delightful journal.
The Guinea Fowl
The Guinea Fowl (Scientific name: Numida meleagris) is an unmistakable bird native to Africa that has found its way into global habitats through domestication. Its distinguishing features include a speckled grey body, small head, and a unique helmet-like structure on its head, with each bird boasting a unique pattern. Ranging in length from 40-71 cm and weighing between 1.25 and 1.75 kg, Guinea Fowl have strong beaks and legs, making them suited to a terrestrial lifestyle.
Originally from sub-Saharan Africa, these adaptable birds now thrive in varied environments globally, including forests, savannas, and suburban areas. Interestingly, they're adept at pest control, consuming large quantities of ticks, worms, and other pests, contributing to a balanced ecosystem. Guinea Fowl are social creatures, living in flocks known as a "confusion", and communicate via a range of loud calls.
Guinea Fowl are monogamous birds that mate for life. The breeding season sees them laying between 25-30 eggs, which are incubated for approximately 26-28 days. Their chicks, or "keets," are precocial and can fend for themselves shortly after hatching. In the wild, Guinea Fowl can live up to 12 years, but domesticated birds can reach 10-15 years with proper care. Intriguingly, Guinea Fowl mothers are known to adopt chicks from other bird species. The fascinating characteristics and behaviors of the Guinea Fowl make it an integral part of our ecosystems and a valuable addition to our farmyards.
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